Ski resorts in Ticino
The 7 ski resorts in Ticino tracked by meteo-ch.ch, each with its village and summit altitude. Villages range from 1 175 to 1 640 m; the highest point is Grossalp at 2 400 m. Every resort has its own weather page, computed at two altitudes — village and slopes.
| Resort | Municipality | Village | Summit | Ski area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airolo-Pesciüm | Airolo | 1 175 m | 2 250 m | Airolo |
| Bosco Gurin | Bosco/Gurin | 1 500 m | 2 400 m | Bosco Gurin |
| Campo Blenio | Blenio | 1 200 m | 1 500 m | Campo Blenio |
| Cardada-Cimetta | Orselina | 1 340 m | 1 671 m | Cardada |
| Carì | Faido | 1 640 m | 2 170 m | Carì |
| Monte Tamaro | Monteceneri | 1 530 m | 1 962 m | Monte Tamaro |
| Nara | Acquarossa | 1 350 m | 2 000 m | Nara |
The three highest
By summit altitude — the ones whose season lasts longest:
- Bosco Gurin — 2 400 m (Grossalp)
- Airolo-Pesciüm — 2 250 m (Sasso della Boggia)
- Carì — 2 170 m (Pian Bernardo)
Altitude makes the season
Across these 7 resorts, the gap between the lowest and the highest reaches 900 metres. That is the difference between a season that depends on snowmaking and one that holds from November to April without trying.
The useful rule: the rain-snow line rises about 150 metres per degree. A village at 1 175 m sees rain replace snow far earlier than one at 1 640 m — and whether the upper slopes stay skiable is decided by the summit, not the village.
See also
How many ski resorts does the canton have?
meteo-ch.ch tracks 7 ski areas in Ticino, from village to summit. The table above lists them all, with base altitude and highest point.
Which resort is the highest?
Bosco Gurin, whose highest point reaches 2 400 m (Grossalp). The village itself sits at 1 500 m.
Is the weather computed in the village or on the slopes?
Both. Each resort page gives the forecast at village altitude and at summit altitude: between the two there are often several degrees, and sometimes the difference between rain and snow.