Ski Holidays in Switzerland
Skiing in Savognin
Whether you are an experienced skier or a beginner, you will find plenty to do in Savognin. The resort benefits from unusually wide pistes – up to 200m wide – which makes for relaxed skiing on uncrowded slopes, a perfect combination to boost your confidence.
The facilities are superb. The modern lifts include Switzerland's longest six-seater chairlift that rises to a height of 2,713m. There are dedicated fun zones and a fun park for snowboarders and freestylers, complete with a 90m-long and 15m-wide half-pipe.
Resort information
Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, snowshoeing, snow
bikes and safaris, ski fox, snow scooter, snow blades and night skiing
Snowboarding fun park
There is one ski school and a snowboarding school. Both offer group and
individual lessons with English-speaking instructors
Ski passes are available for a half day, full day or week, with discounts
for seniors, students and children. Travel on the ski bus is included in
the price of the pass
additional activities
Winter rambling on 45km of paths. There are six snowshoe trails and several
cross-country tracks.
Horse riding, horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating trail, indoor tennis
and squash. courts, fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, sauna and spa
centre.
Sledging trail. After a hot drink guests are taken up the mountain by snowmobile.
On arrival a traditional evening meal is served, followed by a descent to
Savognin by sledge.
for children
"Pinocchio" land has been specially created for the younger skier.
Children aged two and over are looked after by specialist children's ski
instructors.
Childcare is available on request and costs £10 per child for half a day,
or £25 per child for a full day including lunch.
après ski
There is a good selection of snow bars, pubs and restaurants on the slopes
and in the village.
local amenities
Savognin has banks, a post office, supermarkets, gift shops, a bakery, a
tourist office and a small local hospital.
Resort Facts
Village height 1,200m
Highest run 2,713m
Ski area 80km
Cross-country trails 40km
Snowboarding Fun park with 90m half pipe
Toboggan run 25km