Melchsee-Frutt resort guide

How big is Melchsee-Frutt?

Melchsee-Frutt has 32 trails served by 6 lifts — 33rd for trails of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 32nd of the 34.

How high is Melchsee-Frutt?

The lifts run from 6,299ft at the base to 8,071ft at the top, a vertical of 1,772ft. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 20th highest, with the 33rd biggest vertical.

A base above 5,906ft is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.

Is Melchsee-Frutt good for beginners or experts?

The trails at Melchsee-Frutt split 35% beginner, 45% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.

On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.

When is the ski season at Melchsee-Frutt?

Melchsee-Frutt is measured on glaciated ground where the modelled snow never melts out, so cover is not the limit on the season; lift opening dates are.

January is the best all-round month on the record, with 46in of new snow and 4.6 bluebird days on average.

What is the nearest airport to Melchsee-Frutt?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bern (BRN), 37 mi away in a straight line. Zürich (ZRH) is 48 mi, Lugano (LUG) is 62 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift ticket at Melchsee-Frutt?

A 6-day adult Melchsee-Frutt costs CHF 311 for 2025/26, or CHF 52 a day. For value it ranks 34th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.