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Melchsee - Frutt - ski resort in Switzerland. Ski area from 1,080 to 2,255 m, vertical drop 1,175 m. 15 lifts. Piste map, weather and snowfall.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Melchsee - Frutt, Switzerland
2,255 м
top
1,175 м
Vertical drop
1,080 м
base
Total slopes
36 км
Lifts
15
Vertical drop
1,175 м
Adult ski pass
€ 70 / day
Opening hours
08:25 - 17:30
Trails by difficulty - 56 km total
Easy20 км · 36 %
Intermediate20 км · 36 %
Difficult16 км · 29 %
Ski pass prices
Adults
€ 70
Children
€ 30
Data verified on 2 August 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Melchsee - Frutt is a small ski resort in Central Switzerland (Switzerland). A notable share of difficult runs makes it interesting for confident skiers and freeriders.

Worth knowing

The ski area rises from 1,080 to 2,255 m, with a vertical drop of 1,175 m. This vertical drop lets you ski from top to bottom without changing lifts and noticeably changes the conditions during the descent. The season usually runs from 12 December to 29 March.

Pistes by difficulty

The resort has 20 km of intermediate, 8 km of difficult and 8 km of expert pistes. A total of 10 pistes are marked.

Snowparks

The resort has freestyle areas: snowparks - {'open': 0, 'total': 1}, halfpipes - {'open': None, 'total': 0}.

Features

Guests are served by 15 lifts. There are 4 webcams on the slopes, showing the weather and piste conditions.

Maps

Melchsee - Frutt ski resort trail map

Webcams

Video

Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
+41 (0)41 669 70 60
Coordinates
46.80202, 8.27876
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
08:25 - 17:30
Typical season
Mid-December - early April
Season
12 December 2026 - 4 April 2027
Melchsee - Frutt

Mid · 1 668 м

Updated at 07:24

+12°Fairfeels like +12°
Precipitation0 mmMET
wind4 km/hMET
Snow line3 500 мCALC

Average monthly snowfall at Melchsee - Frutt

Snowiest month:November- 88 cm
163Jan10 days
129Feb9 days
130Mar8 days
76Apr5 days
21May2 days
88Nov4 days
83Dec6 days

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
Melchsee-Frutt0 кмMelchtal4 кмKerns13 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for visiting Melchsee - Frutt?
January, February and March appear to be the snowiest months: January averages 163 cm of snow, February 129.3 cm and March 129.7 cm. January is colder, while daytime temperatures are higher in March, so March suits those who prefer milder weather.
Does the resort have a snowpark?
Yes, the resort has a snowpark.
How much does a lift pass cost in Melchsee - Frutt?
A day pass costs €70, and a child pass costs €30.
How much does accommodation cost in the high season?
In Melchsee-Frutt, accommodation starts at €289 per night, while in Melchtal it starts at €198 per night.
Is the resort suitable for beginners?
The resort may suit beginners: 20 km of pistes are easy. There are 36 km of pistes in total, served by 15 lifts.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 08:25 to 17:30.

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