Episode 150: How to Plan the Perfect Ski Trip to Switzerland

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Thinking about a ski trip to Switzerland but overwhelmed by the planning? Not sure which Switzerland ski resort is right for your skill level or if it’s even worth it for non-skiers to tag along? Wondering how to manage ski lift passes, ski gear rental, or transportation across the Swiss Alps?

There’s good news! Planning a winter trip to Switzerland can be easy, fun, and totally worth it – even if you’ve never skied before.

Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or seasoned skier, this episode has you covered. You’ll hear from Andrea Caspani of My Mountains, a ski expert with over 20 years of experience and insider knowledge of top Swiss Alps skiing destinations like Grindelwald-First, Kleine Scheidegg, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Engelberg, Davos, and more.

Andrea shares expert advice on choosing the right resort based on your skill level, what to expect when renting gear, and key beginner ski tips. He also explains how Epic Pass and Ikon Pass holders can use their passes across multiple resorts.

From breathtaking train journeys like the Glacier Express to unforgettable ski runs, this episode gives you everything you need to craft a seamless Swiss itinerary including insight into the best time to ski Switzerland.

Show Notes

In this episode you’ll learn about:

• Why Switzerland is considered an ideal ski destination
• The best Swiss ski resorts for beginners, intermediate, and expert skiers
• Tips for first-time skiers on booking lessons, renting ski equipment, and making the most of your experience
• How the cost of ski passes in Switzerland compares to resorts in the United States, including ways to save money with advance bookings and international ski passes
• The variety of ski packages and customizable itineraries offered by My Mountains
• Advice on when to book your Swiss ski trip and how to make the planning process smooth and stress-free

Our Guest

Swiss ski resorts mentioned in this episode

• Recommended for beginners
  • Engelberg Gerschnialp
  • Grindelwald First and Kleine Scheidegg
  • Davos
• Recommended for intermediate skiers
  • Zermatt, Gornergrat and Sunnegga
  • Verbier
  • St. Moritz
• Recommended for very experienced skiers
  • Andermatt Gemschtock
  • Verbier Mont Fort
  • Engelberg off-piste

Planning a trip to Switzerland?

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Useful resources

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> You can read a full transcript of this episode here.