The Ski Resort
The Airolo - Pesciüm slopes extend for over 30 kilometers at an altitude ranging from 1175 to 2250 m.a.s.l., attracting all lovers of winter sports: skiers, snowboarders and ski tourers. In fact, our region offers 3 types of slopes, satisfying the needs of beginners, those at an intermediate level, and experts; on top of that we have a snowpark and the really fun "Big Air Bag" for fans of jumps and acrobatics. For lovers of walking in snowshoes, three interesting routes have been designed to allow you to take in the beauty of the snow-covered landscape in complete tranquility. Last but not least, you can train and learn how to deal with sudden critical situations such as avalanches at our Avalanche Training Center.
The Airolo ski station also hosts many events and sports competitions such as the European Freestyle Cup, the Grand Prix Migros, skiing and snowshoe walks in the moonlight, ski tests, as well as days dedicated to wheelchair users, and much more. We recommend following our blog and Events section so you can be kept up-to-date about everything.
As far as competitive skiing is concerned, the Airolo-Pesciüm station boasts several alpine and freestyle ski champions who first started skiing in this region: Doris de Agostini, Michela Figini, Lara Gut, Katrin Müller and Deborah Scanzio.
Interesting facts
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 1,075 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Switzerland is 875 m. The ski resort takes you to an elevation of 2,250 m.
- Average snow depth during the season is 97 cm at summit elevation and 42 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during November, offering an average snow depth of 95 cm at summit elevation and 65 cm at the base.
- Airolo features 41 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Switzerland is 40 sunny days. January is the sunniest month with an average of 13 sunny days.
Snow Safety & Snowmaking
Après-Ski and Nightlife
La Chièuna is in an igloo shaped marquee and is located at the departure station of the cable cars. An evening meeting point for skiers and non-skiers of the Alta Leventina, La Chièuna offers excellent aperitifs and drinks to enjoy in company.
The atmosphere of the place is very playful, friendly and entertaining, and fun is guaranteed!
Choose this bar if you want to spend an evening with your friends, in the company of an excellent background music and DJ set.
Dining and Restaurants
Reachable from Airolo in just 7 minutes by cable car, La Stüa is located in the center of the area and is the ideal place for those who want to stop for a refreshing break. La Stüa has 80 seats inside and 50 on the terrace, and offers typical regional dishes that a member of the staff can recommend at best.
This restaurant is also perfect for those who want to enjoy a breathtaking view: in just a few minutes by cable car, the landscape of Pesciüm changes completely from that of Airolo! A stone's throw away, there is also a viewpoint from which you can admire the Gotthard.
Starting from winter 2019, La Stüa is managed by Valbianca Gastro Sagl, in reorganized spaces and in a new guise. The kitchen, directed by Alberto Bottinelli and Martina Morelli, offers a cuisine based on local products processed in a simple and accurate way, so that you can taste the flavors of the culinary tradition of the mountains. Martina's speciality, the "pollo al cestello", is absolutely worth tasting, and is also available with a lactose-free and gluten-free sauce.
On sunny days you can also enjoy a glass of wine or an aperitif on the new and modern outdoor terrace.
In Airolo-Pesciüm you will find two other restaurants:
"La Sala", which is the ideal restaurant for those who want to make a short stop before putting their skis back on and returning to the slopes of Airolo-Pesciüm.
In this self-service restaurant you will find a rich salad buffet, pasta corner, as well as a varied daily menu and typical dishes.
U Châlet: a typical mountain Châlet, which is an ideal restaurant for those looking for a more cozy place and a more relaxed atmosphere to take a break from physical activity. The owner's hospitality is always excellent, the environment is very friendly, and the dishes are simple and honest. You can get to the restaurant in 30 minutes on foot in summer and by going down from Sasso della Boggia in winter.
Being on the opposite side of Pesciüm, the sun's rays beat down during the hottest hours, which makes it an even more attractive destination for those who stop by.
Infrastructure & Rental
Skischools
Number of Ski Rental
Getting here
By train: the Airolo ski lifts are also easily reachable by train. Once you arrive at the station a free shuttle bus will take you to the departure station.
By Car: It'll take you about an hour from Lugano to get to the Airolo highway exit; 1h from Luzern and 1.5h from Zurich.
