Pizol, St. Gallen

Pizol resort guide

St. Gallen, Switzerland

Five lakes tour and stunning alpine scenery

Pizol at a glance

42
Trails
9
Lifts
7,306ft
Top
3,281ft
Base
4,026ft
Vertical
ACH
Nearest airport, 34 mi
30% beginner45% intermediate25% advanced

Pizol offers the famous five lakes tour, excellent snow conditions, and beautiful views of the Glarus Alps.

Your questions about Pizol, answered

How big is Pizol?

Pizol has 42 trails served by 9 lifts — 29th for trails of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 27th of the 34.

How high is Pizol?

The lifts run from 3,281ft at the base to 7,306ft at the top, a vertical of 4,026ft. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 26th highest, with the 20th biggest vertical.

Is Pizol good for beginners or experts?

The trails at Pizol split 30% beginner, 45% intermediate and 25% 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 Pizol?

Over the last ten winters Pizol has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 25 to May 15, about 173 days.

January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 43in, 39in of new snow and 2.9 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Pizol?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH), 34 mi away in a straight line. Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH), Germany is 46 mi, Zürich (ZRH) is 48 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 Pizol?

A 6-day adult Pizol costs CHF 311 for 2025/26, or CHF 52 a day. For value it ranks 31st of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.

Full lift ticket prices and history →

Airports near Pizol

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH
    34 mi
  • Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDH
    46 mi · major airport
  • ZürichZRH
    48 mi · major airport

Travel time to Pizol

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Zürich (ZRH)Quickest
    Flight
    8h 30m · 3,921 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 35m · 65 mi
    Total
    ≈ 10h 5m
  • Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)
    Flight
    8h 35m · 3,962 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 5m · 45 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 10m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH)
    Flight
    8h 30m · 3,954 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 30m · 62 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 30m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Pizol lift ticket 2025/26

CHF 3116-day adult Pizol · ≈$377

CHF 52 per day · 0.8 km of trails per € · #31 of 34 for value in Switzerland

Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices

38value scoreAverage value
Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Pizol trail map

We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Pizol. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Pizol has 42 trails and 9 lifts, running from 3,281ft to 7,306ft.

Why go to Pizol

  • Famous five lakes tour
  • Excellent snow conditions
  • Beautiful Glarus Alps views
  • Good value for money
  • Modern facilities
  • Traditional Swiss charm

Things to know

  • Limited challenging terrain
  • Can get crowded
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Can be windy

Skiing and snowboarding Pizol by ability level

Beginners

Pizol has limited beginner terrain but offers excellent ski schools. The resort is better suited for intermediate and advanced skiers.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Pizol offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Pizol, especially the famous five lakes tour, but the resort is primarily known for its intermediate skiing.

Our take on Pizol

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: pizol.com

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.