Related Regions: Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Adelboden-Lenk

Frutigen Overview

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Frutigen

One of Europe's newest ski areas, linked by cable car in 1986, although first skied by British ski pioneer Sir Arnold Lunn 90 years ago. Frutigen is a small town with a population of 6350 and 10 hotels and guest houses, facilities include an indoor pool complex.

Elevation

  • Summit
    7677ft
  • Vertical Drop
    3576ft
  • Base
    4101ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

39%

Intermediate Runs

22%

Advanced Runs

17%

Expert Runs

22%

Runs

1 MILES

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 9
  • Gondolas & Trams: 1
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 0
  • Double Chairs: 0
  • Surface Lifts: 6

Tourist Office

Postfach 59

3714 Frutigen

Switzerland

Phone: 41 33 6711421

frutigen-tourismus@bluewin.ch

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/19/2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/09/2012

Years Open: 13

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