Beautiful landscape of snow-covered mountains, with misty clouds. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Landscape of snow-covered mountains

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Which mountain is best for you?

By Katrin Haldi | 18.10.2023 | Winter

Our overview reveals the mountain that suits you best and reveals whether you're destined to tackle the steep Tiger Run on the Wasserngrat, try a range of options in the Rinderberg-Horneggli ski resort, enjoy Gstaad’s local mountain Eggli, or head to the Wispile mountain for family fun.

Our overview reveals the mountain that suits you best and reveals whether you're destined to tackle the steep Tiger Run on the Wasserngrat, try a range of options in the Rinderberg-Horneggli ski resort, enjoy Gstaad’s local mountain Eggli, or head to the Wispile mountain for family fun. The mountains of Gstaad’s ski region have something for all tastes and requirements.

It’s easy to book your ski ticket in the online shop, and you can find all of the practical info here at a glance. Have fun exploring our diverse winter destination!

1. Getting active at the Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli ski resort

  • 105 kilometres of pistes, 14 lifts
  • Accessing the ski area: Zweisimmen, Saanenmöser, Schönried, St. Stephan
  • Countless snow bars and mountain restaurants
  • For kids: small snowpark, sound trail 
  • Action: Snowpark Saanenmöser, ski movie trail, year-round ski cross route 
  • 6 varied toboggan runs (full-moon tobogganing)
  • Winter hiking trails
  • Top restaurants: Bergrestaurant Saanerslochgrat, Berghaus Horneggli, Bergrestaurant Rinderberg Spitz – all mountain restaurants and snow bars in Destination Gstaad.
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A skier and a snowboarder practising tricks at the Snowpark in Saanenmöser. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

A skier and a snowboarder at the Snowpark in Saanenmöser.

©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
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2. Enjoying Eggli – La Videmanette

  • 58 kilometres of pistes, 8 lifts
  • Accessing the ski area: Eggli Gstaad, Eggli Saanen, Rougemont, La Videmanette  
  • La Videmanette–Rougemont: the longest ski run in Destination Gstaad
  • Delicious dining options throughout the ski area
  • Easy tobogganing trails 
  • Beautiful winter hiking trails 
  • Perfect for all the family 
  • Top restaurants: Bergrestaurant Eggli (Eggli fondue night), Eggli Lounge, Bergrestaurant La Videmanette
  • Night skiing in Rougemont
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The Eggli Lounge is popular with visitors, who enjoy the fantastic sunny weather amid the wintry mountain scenery. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

An enjoyable experience on the sunny terrace at the cosy Eggli Lounge in the magical winter months.

A man and woman going down the mountain on sledges. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Tobogganing on the Eggli in the finest conditions

A child and adult on skis, skiing down the slopes together amidst excellent conditions. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Skiing fun for all ages in the skiing paradise of Gstaad.

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3. Family fun on Wispile and at the Swiss Snow Kids Village

  • 8.9 kilometres of pistes, 5 lifts 
  • Accessing the ski area: Gstaad Wispile, Gstaad-Zückerli
  • Challenging pistes on the Wispile–Gstaad valley descent
  • Easy valley pistes (Zückerli & Rüti) 
  • Swiss Snow Kids Village at the Gstaad Ski School
  • Tobogganing trail with panorama path leading to the Gsteig
  • Top restaurants: Berghaus Wispile, South Pole Café Bar
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The mascot Saani in the kids village of the ski school Gstaad with a red dressed ski instructor and two small children on skis. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Snow adventures for the youngest.

Children hiking through the snowy landscape ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Melanie Uhkoetter / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Family excursion in the snow

Wispile gondola featuring images of Saani and his friends, with a background of blue sky and white clouds. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Wispile gondola with Saani and friends

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4. Spectacular skiing on the Wasserngrat

  • 6 kilometres of pistes, 1 lift
  • Accessing the ski area: Wasserngrat
  • Black run: Tiger Run – Gstaad’s steepest piste, with an average 45° slope
  • Top restaurants: Panorama terrace at the Berghaus Wasserngrat
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Wide view of the Wasserngrat mountain, with lots of snow-covered fir trees and light clouds hanging between the mountains.  ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Wide view of the snow-covered Wasserngrat.

Berghaus Wasserngrat in winter against a snowy mountain backdrop. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

The view from the Berghaus Wasserngrat in winter.

Detail of the Tiger Trail ski run. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

The steep Tiger Trail ski run.

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5. Alpine experiences at Glacier 3000

  • Skiing from end October to early May 
  • Accessing the ski area: Glacier 3000, Col du Pillon
  • 28 kilometres of pistes, 9 lifts 
  • New black run: 3 km long, steepest slope: 41°, altitude difference 1,000 m 
  • Snowpark 
  • Spectacular peak walk 
  • Glacier walk 
  • Top restaurants: Restaurant Col du Pillon, Refuge l’Espace
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Photo with graphic art and lettering on the Black Wall piste from Cabane to Pillon, as seen from Glacier3000. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Glacier 3000, ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Black Wall piste with graphic art

The Peak Walk suspension bridge on Glacier 3000 in front of a snowy mountain backdrop and the Botta mountain restaurant. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / Glacier 3000

View from the Peak Walk towards the Botta mountain restaurant.

A skier wearing white ski pants and a blue ski jacket stands at the top of a freshly groomed slope, with a mountain restaurant and a large crag in the background. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unbekannt / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Ready for your first turns on the freshly groomed slope.

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6. Easygoing charm in Gsteig and Lauenen

  • Lauenen: a ski lift with clearly marked pistes, a ski paradise for children, a cross-country ski trail, winter hiking trails and snowshoe tours all in one place, not to mention delicious meals on the terrace of the Hotel Alpenland. Access to the Lauenen ski lift.
  • Gsteig: one ski lift with two natural snow-covered pistes – ideal for families. It’s small but excellent. Access to the Gsteig ski lift.
  • Top restaurants: Hotel Alpenland in Lauenen, Restaurant Heiti in Gsteig
The wooden chalet of Hotel Alpenland covered in and surrounded by snow.  ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Hotel Alpenland / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Hotel Alpenland amidst a radiant winter landscape.

A married couple dressed in red and white cross-country skiing on a trail in front of a snowy mountain panorama. ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / ©Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Cross-country skiing fun in the Rohr nature reserve near Lauenen in brilliant weather.

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