Ski area Grindelwald/First & Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen
Information about the ski area
| Highest point: | 2,500 m | Pistes in total: | 151 km |
| Lowest point: | 944 m |
Pistes:
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63 km |
| Altitude ski resort: | 1,034 m |
Pistes:
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67 km |
| Lifts in total: | 38 |
Pistes:
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21 km |
| Gondola lift: | 8 | Ski routes: | 4 km |
| Chair lifts: | 13 | ||
| Tow lifts: | 17 | ||
Ski area Grindelwald/First & Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen
The Grindelwald/First and Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen ski areas comprise a total of 151 kilometres of pistes. First, with its wide range of easy pistes and a special 30 km zone, is particularly suitable for beginners. But this area is also an absolute insider tip among snowboarders. The "White Elements" snow park makes the hearts of freestyle fans beat faster. The piste "First-Egg-Bort-Grindelwald" with a length of 6 km and a difference in altitude of 1,118 m demands everything even from experts and is considered one of the most difficult pistes in the region.
The Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen ski area is one of the most popular in Switzerland and is especially known for the approx. 4.5 km long World Cup downhill run on the Lauberhorn. But beginners also get their money's worth on wide pistes.
Night skiing Grindelwald/First & Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen
Night skiing is just as popular in Switzerland as it is in other Alpine countries. There are several ski resorts in Switzerland that illuminate their slopes for night skiing. The Grindelwald/First ski resort is one such night skiing resort. From mid-December onwards, the night skiing slope in Grindelwald's Bodmi Arena is open at certain times for the so-called "bodmiNIGHT". On selected days, you can strap on your skis for night skiing between 19:00 and 22:00 In addition to night skiing, you can of course also enjoy the evening atmosphere with a mulled wine away from the slopes. With the Jungfrau lift pass, the lift ticket for night skiing is free.Après ski Grindelwald/First & Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen
For non-skiers there are 100 km of winter hiking trails. Further there are 5 different toboggan runs in Grindelwald - one with 8 km length, or the 15 km long run "Big Pintenfritz". In the sports centre itself there are various activities on offer: from indoor pool, via high-rope parcours and sauna complex to ice rink with Curling facilities.
Snowpark Grindelwald/First & Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen: White Elements Snowpark
The Snowpark "White Elements" in Grindelwald is nothing to sneeze at. Divided into two parks, the park offers good fun in the jumps and rails for beginners, intermediate as well as for pros. The 650 metre long advanced park at the "Bärgelegg" lift awaits you with its 25 metre high kickers and a 130 m long half pipe and is nothing for people with weak nerves.
At the "Oberjoch" is the beginners park located, which with its small kickers and boxes is perfectly suited for freestyle beginners. At the Schilt lift, the four-track Audi Skicross Park is located. Daily prepared, the "White Elements Snowpark" leaves no wishes unfulfilled. Moreover, in a collaboration with the "Summit Foundation it has an engagement for climate friendly skiing and snowboarding. International contests like the "End of Season Jam" provide further incentives to pay this park a visit.
In Grindelwald, there is a special park for free riders. In a large field at the Mammut ATC avalanche training centre, you can try out the technology used in searching for avalanche victims.
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