Stoos lies in central Switzerland and is a small, family-run ski area: 35 kilometres of piste served by 8 lifts.
The area runs from 1300 to 1935 metres above sea level, giving around 635 metres of vertical. The high starting point helps when there is no snow down in the valley.
The season usually runs Nov – April.
An adult day pass costs CHF 60.
Of note: The world’s steepest funicular, car-free
Pistes by difficulty
- Leicht (blau)4 km11%
- Mittel (rot)24 km69%
- Schwer (schwarz)7 km20%
Distribution calculated from OpenStreetMap and applied to the 35 official kilometres of piste. An approximation, not a figure from the lift company.
Snow report
Not currentThis reading is 47 days old and is not being updated automatically at the moment. Current figures are available from the SLF and from the resort itself.
Source: SLF / WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research. A single measuring station, not the resort’s official piste report.
Piste map, map & webcams
Interactive piste map
Every piste and lift colour-coded by difficulty, zoomable, built on OpenStreetMap. Community-maintained data; where it differs, the official piste map next to it is authoritative.
Open on OpenSkiMap →Official piste map
The lift company’s drawn piste map, plus lift status and tickets.
stoos.ch →Webcams
Live images from the mountain on the resort’s official site, usually several locations.
View webcams →Piste maps and webcam images belong to the lift companies and are protected by copyright. That is why we link directly to the original instead of copying it.
What sets this ski area apart
Stoos is a car-free village on a high plateau at 1305 metres, with 150 residents and 2200 guest beds. That ratio describes the place better than any figure for piste kilometres.
The way up since mid-December 2017 is the funicular from Schwyz-Schlattli, and at a gradient of 110 per cent it is the steepest funicular in the world. It replaced the old 1933 line whose operating concession had run out. The cabins stay level on rotating floors.
At the top are two four-seat chairlifts to the Fronalpstock and a six-seat chairlift with heated seats to the Klingenstock, the longest of its kind in central Switzerland: 581 vertical metres in six and a half minutes. It created an FIS-homologated training and race course on the Klingenstock where downhill and super-G can run alongside normal piste operations.
Sources: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoos
Snow’n’Rail at Stoos: up to 30% off the ski pass
This resort takes part in Snow’n’Rail, the combined offer from SBB RailAway: book the journey and the ski pass together and the pass costs less.
Getting there by public transport
Destination stop: Stoos SZ. Fastest connection on a Saturday morning in the currently published timetable, from the open Swiss timetable interface, retrieved 10 August 2026. A guide value, not a timetable: the real journey time depends on when you leave and what you connect to, and winter-only bus services are not yet included.
Worth knowing: this resort is in the Snow’n’Rail scheme, so the lift pass is up to 30 per cent cheaper if you arrive this way. From Zürich HB that is 1 h 42 on the train instead of behind the wheel.
Frequently asked about Stoos
How high is Stoos?
The ski area runs from 1,300 to 1,935 metres above sea level, a vertical range of 635 metres. For snow reliability the lower figure matters more: that is where the snow disappears first, and where a mild December is felt before it is felt at the top.
How many kilometres of piste does Stoos have?
35 kilometres on 8 lifts, according to the operator. There is no binding standard for measuring piste kilometres, so the figure is comparable between resorts only to a point. The lift count says at least as much about how big a place feels.
What does a day pass at Stoos cost?
CHF 60 for an adult day pass at the standard rate, as of summer 2026. Booked early it is often less; on a peak Saturday it is not. Arriving by public transport takes up to 30 per cent off through the Snow’n’Rail scheme.
When does Stoos open?
The usual season window is Nov – April. No starting date has been announced for winter 2026/27 yet. Most resorts commit only in the autumn, because a postponed opening costs more goodwill than a late announcement.
How do I get to Stoos by train?
The destination stop is Stoos SZ. From Zürich HB the fastest connection on a Saturday morning takes 1 h 42, changing 2 times; from Bern 2 h 45. A guide value, not a timetable.
Is there Snow’n’Rail at Stoos?
Yes. Stoos is one of the destinations in SBB RailAway's combined offer: book the journey and the ski pass together and the pass costs up to 30 per cent less. That percentage is the maximum SBB advertises; what actually comes off depends on the ticket type and the date, and only SBB can tell you bindingly.
Stoos in the magazine
Where this resort stands
Stoos is one of 4 ski areas in the canton of Schwyz, and it is quickest reached from Zurich by train, in 1 h 42.
Nearby ski areas
Distances are straight-line, not driving time. In the Alps a ridge between two valleys can turn 12 km into a two-hour drive.
Key figures
- Region
- Schwyz
- Season
- Nov – April
- Kilometres of piste
- 35 km
- Elevation
- 1300 to 1935 m (635 m of vertical)
- Lifts
- 8
- Adult day pass
- around CHF 60 (guide value)
- Summer skiing
- no
- Glacier
- no
- Snow park
- rated 3/10
- Coordinates
- 46.978, 8.665
- Official website
- stoos.ch
All values are guide figures still being verified. For day-to-day information, use the resort’s official website.