The resort is situated at an elevation of 1034 meters, and the skiing area extends up to an altitude of 2971 meters. Grindelwald's ski runs cover a total length of 197 km, with approximately 35 km of easy slopes. Among them, there are 65 blue runs, 120 red runs, and 28 black runs. The ski season here typically runs from November to April.
The most challenging pistes include Lauberhorn-Renstrekke and those around Fierst Peak. The longest piste is Lauberhorn-Grindelwald, which is moderately difficult and stretches for 10 km with an altitude difference of 1450 meters. However, some of the most captivating ski slopes in Grindelwald start from the high-mountain railway station Kleine Scheidegg. The area above the neighboring resort of Mürren is particularly noteworthy, featuring numerous black runs and being one of the highest in the region.
Grindelwald is not only known for its ski slopes but also offers various winter activities. The resort boasts 34 km of flat cross-country skiing trails, with 20 of them located at altitudes of 1,000 meters or more. Some of these trails are even illuminated for night skiing. Additionally, there are 6 tobogganing pistes with a total length of 57 km.
Mount First is home to the White Elements snowpark, featuring different sections for both professionals and beginners. The park hosts various competitions, and the nearby Schreckfeld station boasts one of the country's largest halfpipes with a 5.5-meter radius.
For those seeking adventure, the resort offers heli-skiing from January to March. You can descend from Mount Ebnefluh, covering 21 km for CHF 290, or from Mount Petersgrat, also for CHF 290 but covering 18 km. If you opt for both mountains, the cost is 380 CHF.
Grindelwald offers three freeride slopes for those seeking adventurous skiing experiences. These slopes include:
- The "Oh God" slope in the Kleine Scheidegg-Männlichen area.
- The north-facing Birg slope in the Mürren-Schilthorn area.
- The Oberjoch off-piste slope in the Grindelwald-First area.
If you're interested in exploring these off-piste areas, you can join an off-piste safari with a local guide. The cost for a group of 5 people is CHF 145, or you can hire a personal guide for CHF 380.
