Related Regions: Switzerland, Vaud, Gstaad und Umgebung, Bernese Oberland

Gstaad - Glacier 3000 Overview

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Gstaad - Glacier 3000

The Gstaad ski resorts are situated in the heart of the ski region Gstaad Mountain Rides in the Bernese Oberland at the east side of Lake Geneve The glacier "Glacier 3000" can be accessed either by helicopter or skyride. In recent years, Gstaad has grown into one of the top destination for guys who enjoy a luxurious winter vacation. Gstaad doesn’t fall short to resorts such as St. Moritz, Courchevel, Megeve and Lech. The slopes in the ski area are well-groomed and suitable for all levels of difficulty. Snowboarders can exercise their skills in the Snowpark Glacier 3000, located on an altitude of nearly 3000 m. The park offers several lines of a different difficulty with tables, rails as well as boxes. They get the adrenaline in every snowboarder and free skier going. There is also a run available for cross-country skiers.

Elevation

Summit

9842ft
Vertical Drop

5905ft
Base

3937ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

Intermediate Runs

48%

Advanced Runs

16%

Expert Runs

36%

Runs

16 MILES

Skiable Terrain

55 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 10
Gondolas & Trams: 3
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 3
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 4

Tourist Office

3780 Gstaad

Switzerland

Phone: 41 24 4923358

info@glacier3000.ch

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/10/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 05/05/2013

Years Open: 13

Gstaad - Glacier 3000 Reviews

by med 29th March 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 1
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 3
Ski Ski Ski and more Ski

Pros: Always snow, the best view, great rides
Cons: Very cold and windy, only for advanced and expert skiers
by Sal Black 8th March 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 4
The devil'sa own resort

Pros: Great atmosphere, lots of history, huge ski area, snowsure glacier
Cons: Can't think of any.