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The Ski Resort

The Elsigen-Metsch Ski Center with its funicular, ski lifts, practice lifts and 25 km of prepared ski runs ist a gem for those in the now. The public ski-bus transports there and back in safety. Mountain restaurants and accommodations are available.The Swiss Ski and Snowboard School, nighttime skiing with torches, ski races for guests and ski tours, as well as sleigh-rides and winter walking trails; all are on offer in the winter season.

Interesting facts

Offering 29 km of slopes and terrain, Frutigen is among the 10 largest Ski Resorts in the Bernese Oberland.
Elevated between 1,300 m and 2,300 m, the Ski Resort is among the 10 highest elevated Ski Resorts in the Bernese Oberland. The vertical drop from summit to base is 1,000 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Switzerland is 868 m.
Average snow depth during the season is 77 cm at summit elevation and 52 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 93 cm at summit elevation and 66 cm at the base. Therefore Frutigen is among the 5 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in the Bernese Oberland.
Frutigen features 57 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Switzerland is 53 sunny days. December is the sunniest month with an average of 15 sunny days.