Unterbäch Ski Resort

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Unterbäch ski area is a wonderful secret stash in the Swiss Valais
Unterbäch ski area is a wonderful secret stash in the Swiss Valais
Unterbäch ski resort has 1,200m of skiable vertical & includes superb off-piste terrain
Unterbäch ski resort has 1,200m of skiable vertical & includes superb off-piste terrain
Unterbäch, in combination with Eischoll, has 35km of deserted, groomed ski trails
Unterbäch, in combination with Eischoll, has 35km of deserted, groomed ski trails
Ginalshorn (3,027m) is one of many high alpine peaks accessible from the ski lifts at Unterbäch
Ginalshorn (3,027m) is one of many high alpine peaks accessible from the ski lifts at Unterbäch
Unterbäch - Barandalp/Ginals ski area has two slow chairlifts, including this one up to Breite Stag
Unterbäch - Barandalp/Ginals ski area has two slow chairlifts, including this one up to Breite Stag
Freeride terrain from the descent of 2,839m Altstafalhorn end at the base of the upper T-bar at Unterbäch
Freeride terrain from the descent of 2,839m Altstafalhorn end at the base of the upper T-bar at Unterbäch
Unterbäch ski area has two main T-bars rising over 700m vertical
Unterbäch ski area has two main T-bars rising over 700m vertical
Upper T-bar at Unterbäch runs past groomed & freeride terrain into the alpine zone
Upper T-bar at Unterbäch runs past groomed & freeride terrain into the alpine zone
Unterbach has top to bottom snowmaking, helping to guarantee skiing through the season
Unterbach has top to bottom snowmaking, helping to guarantee skiing through the season
One upper mountain restaurant provides welcoming food & shelter at Unterbach ski area
One upper mountain restaurant provides welcoming food & shelter at Unterbach ski area
A novice ski zone is perfectly situated at the base of Unterbäch, right at the village
A novice ski zone is perfectly situated at the base of Unterbäch, right at the village
Unterbäch upper mountain skiing at Ober Sänntum
Unterbäch upper mountain skiing at Ober Sänntum
Lift accessed off-piste freeride at Unterbäch-Brandalp-Ginals ski area
Lift accessed off-piste freeride at Unterbäch-Brandalp-Ginals ski area
Untouched powder in light glades is a treat at Unterbäch ski resort
Untouched powder in light glades is a treat at Unterbäch ski resort
Raron train station provides access the Unterbäch ski area from anywhere in Switzerland
Raron train station provides access the Unterbäch ski area from anywhere in Switzerland
Unterbäch village is reached via cable car from Raron
Unterbäch village is reached via cable car from Raron
Dreizehntenhorn (3,052m) is one of several peaks for backcountry skiers at Unterbäch
Dreizehntenhorn (3,052m) is one of several peaks for backcountry skiers at Unterbäch
Sledding trails wind their way down the lower 500m vertical at Unterbäch
Sledding trails wind their way down the lower 500m vertical at Unterbäch
Unterbäch has quality lift accessed freeride ski terrain in the alpine zone
Unterbäch has quality lift accessed freeride ski terrain in the alpine zone
Spectacular views are a feature of the trail heading back to Unterbäch village, go check it out!
Spectacular views are a feature of the trail heading back to Unterbäch village, go check it out!

Unterbäch Ski Resort

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Unterbäch

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Unterbäch Maps & Stats

    Unterbäch - Brandalp/Ginals Ski Trail Map
  • Unterbäch Ski Trail Map
  • Vertical (m)
    1,220m - 2,420m (1,200m)
  • Average Snow Fall
    Unknown
  • Lifts (7)
    1 Gondola/cable car
    2 Chairs
    Incl. Eischoll - 11 lifts
  • Opening Dates & Times
    Main Season
    Late December to start of April:
    9:00am to 4:00pm
    (bottom chair until 4:30pm)

    2nd, 3rd & 4th week of January:
    10:00am to 3:00pm
    (bottom chair until 4:30pm)
  • Terrain Summary
    Runs - 20km
    Longest run - 8km
    Advanced - 20%
    Intermediate - 30%
    Beginner - 50%
    Incl. Eischoll - 35km
  • Ski Lift Pass Price
    Day Ticket 23/24
    Valid in Unterbäch & Eischoll
    Adult (16yr+): CHF49
    Child (6-15yr): CHF33
    Child u/6yr: Free
    Magic Pass is valid

    From Raron
    (incl. valley cable car)
    Adult: CHF54
    Child: CHF38

Unterbäch Ski Resort Switzerland

Unterbäch ski area is a certified gem, with authenticity & affordability, plus wonderful hospitality, powder skiing & backcountry ski touring its strengths. More information about this European ski resort is coming soon. We are busy with other stuff at the moment...

Check out the Unterbäch Ski Trail Map below.

Unterbäch Ski Trail Map
Unterbäch Ski Trail Map

Unterbach Accommodation

Accommodations at Unterbäch are best in either of two main hotels. The Hotel Alpenhof is superbly situated in the main village between the top station of the cable car from Raron, and the ski lifts. Alternatively. in the lower end of the village, 10 minutes walk to the ski lifts, the convivial Hotel Walliserhof is where we stayed due to last minute availability. A lovely room, fantastic hospitality, wonderful food (the breakfasts in particular are excellent) and friendly hosts made the stay truly enjoyable. A rowdy night in the hotel bar with some Swedes didn't hurt either!

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Review

The Powderhounds reviewed Unterbäch in January 2024 and had a hoot in this time-warp ski area. We may return this season to explore more of its fabulous terrain. More information about this European ski resort is coming soon. Click on the review link in the left column (or top of the page if on a mobile) to read all the reviews.

See how Unterbach compares to the rest of the Swiss ski resorts on the Switzerland ski resort ratings page, or compare to the rest of Europe on the European ski resort ratings page.

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