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Leysin

Although Leysin is a sprawl, it has a reasonable amount going on and some good slopes, particularly for boarders and intermediates. It makes a good base for trying out the runs in neignbouring resorts like Villars.

Ski Area Leysin
Resorts Leysin. Les Mosses
Ski Region Vaud Alps
Piste (km) 100
Top run (m) 1870
Bottom (m) 1445
Max Drop 425
Snow’n’Rail Y
Black (km) 4
Red (km) 30
Blue (km) 66
Lifts (#/hr) 22000
My Rating 4
Alpine 3
SnowPark 5
Nordic 3
Hiking 2
Family 5
Apres Ski 2
Free Ride Y
Snow making Y
Fun park Y
Snow park  
Half pipes Y
Spa  

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Obersaxen

I’ve not got to visit Obersaxen yet, so I can’t speak with any authority on skiing or snowboarding there. Not sure how I got to overlook it, but it looks fab on paper. The area seems to be extensive and is conveniently close to other areas like Flims and Brigels, so could well form part of a trip involving multiple locations. Ilanz is close, so a train/bus combination from Zurich is probably do-able. I plan to check the resort out in the 2010/2011 season but any info on it would be welcome.

Ski Area Obersaxen
Resorts Obersaxen,  Mundaun, Val Lumnezia
Ski Region Graubünden
Piste (km) 120
Top run (m) 2310
Bottom (m) 1201
Max Drop 1109
Snow’n’Rail
Black (km) 20
Red (km) 40
Blue (km) 60
Lifts (#/hr) 4000
My Rating 4
Alpine 3
SnowPark 3
Nordic 4
Hiking 4
Family 3
Apres Ski 2
Free Ride
Snow making
Fun park Y
Snow park
Half pipes Y
Spa

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Disentis/Sedrun

Sedrun (Muster in Romansh, the local language) and Disentis are two distinct villages east of Andermatt, located in Graubünden but sharing the Gotthard Oberalp lift pass with Andermatt in canton Uri. Both share with Andermatt stations on the Glacier Express route, so it is easy to get around all three resorts if you stay at any one of them. There are some great slopes with good verticals and varied off-piste and both have good beginners areas (although are somwhat limited for early intermediates). Sedrun has fewer drag lifts for boarders but the main lifts are just outside the village at Dieni – which is also the best desination for day trippers.

Ski Area Disentis/Sedrun
Resorts Andermatt, Nätschen, Realp, Gemsstock, Winterhorn, Disentis 3000, Disentis, Sedrun, Sedrun Oberalp
Ski Region Graubünden
Piste (km) 60
Top run (m) 2963
Bottom (m) 1444
Max Drop 1519
Snow’n’Rail Y
Black (km) 32
Red (km) 60
Blue (km) 28
Lifts (#/hr) 21720
My Rating 5
Alpine 4
SnowPark 4
Nordic 3
Hiking 1
Family 3
Apres Ski 1
Free Ride Y
Snow making Y
Fun park Y
Snow park
Half pipes
Spa

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Andermatt

Andermatt is a pretty town with a good snow record and impressive skiing and boarding on the Gemsstock, including some fabulous off-piste runs. Near the station are the sunny slopes of the Natschen which hosts a range of winter activities and provide good facilities for learners and intermediates.

Ski Area Andermatt
Resorts Andermatt
Ski Region Central Switzerland
Piste (km) 60
Top run (m) 2963
Bottom (m) 1444
Max Drop 1519
Snow’n’Rail Y
Black (km) 32
Red (km) 60
Blue (km) 28
Lifts (#/hr) 21720
My Rating 5
Alpine 4
SnowPark 4
Nordic 3
Hiking 1
Family 3
Apres Ski 1
Free Ride Y
Snow making Y
Fun park Y
Snow park
Half pipes
Spa

In Brief