Snowboarding in Switzerland

The Swiss Alps attract many to its slopes each season, with snowboarding in Switzerland a must for anyone looking for endless peaks, breathtaking scenery and a fantastic après-ski scene. From world-class resorts such as Verbier and Zermatt to year-round riding at Saas-Fee, snowboarding in Switzerland offers a range of resorts for all level of boarder and a host of well-equipped snowparks, against a spectacular backdrop.

 

The many varied ski resorts offer fantastic conditions for snowboarding in Switzerland, with the Swiss Alps known as an established boarding region, where skiers and riders happily share the slopes each season. Some of the best destinations for snowboarding in Switzerland include Verbier, located in the Four Valleys region with its 400km served by 100 lifts, with an array of steep slopes, challenging runs and natural gullies, and Zermatt, home to powder bowls, guaranteed snow and a remarkably quaint village setting. Laax is known as a true snowboarder's haven, whilst Davos and St. Moritz offer spectacular conditions for freeriding on a snowboarding holiday in Switzerland.

 

Although the country is known for its high prices, a snowboarding holiday in Switzerland offers fantastic terrain for all levels, together with a stylish and sophisticated après-ski scene. Snowboarding in Switzerland remains popular thanks to the combination of traditional old villages, full of quaint Swiss charm and character, and modern facilities that the region boasts. Offering very fast new lift systems, the continual upgrade and investment in facilities really adds to the enhancement of a snowboarding holiday in Switzerland, with riders moving round the slopes extremely quickly and efficiently.