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Skiarena Andermatt-Sedrun

Coordinates: 46°38′15″N 8°35′35″E / 46.6375°N 8.5930°E / 46.6375; 8.5930
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Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG
The Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG logo
The Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG logo
LocationAndermatt, Uri, Central Switzerland
Sedrun, Graubünden, Central Switzerland
Dieni, Graubünden, Central Switzerland
Realp, Uri, Central Switzerland
StatusOperating
OwnerVail Resorts (55% share)[1]
Trails32 runs / 120km
6 expert/black / 36km
17 intermediate/red / 56km
9 easy/blue / 28km
6 off-piste/yellow
Lift system19 lifts
2x 4-man chairlifts
1x detachable 4-man chairlift
6x detachable 6-man chairlift
6x T-bars
1x 8-man gondola lift
1x 10-man gondola lift
2x cable cars
Terrain parks1 park
1 half pipe
1 ski cross course
WebsiteAndermatt-Sedrun-Disentis

The Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG (previously the Gotthard Oberalp Arena and the Gotthard Oberalp Skiarena (until 2013)) is a ski area located in Andermatt, Sedrun, and Oberalp in Switzerland. It has 16 ski lifts[2] and approximately 30 runs, and just over 100 km of pistes. The ski area covers five separate mountains:

It previously included Winterhorn, in Hospental, which was abandoned in 2007.

Train services (run by the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn) are vital in this resort as they are the only means of transport available to travel from Andermatt (Nätschen and Gemsstock) to Oberalp, Dieni, and Sedrun. Between Andermatt, Hospental, and Realp can be journeyed by car as well as the railway.

Ski areas

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Gemsstock

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Gemsstock is located south of Andermatt. It has 7 runs (31 km (19 mi) of pistes) and 4 ski lifts. [3] Gemsstock is suitable for a range of skiers of all abilities, but in particular those who are more advanced.

Nätschen

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Nätschen's main skiing area, and the Nätschen - Stöckli chairlift and the Dürstelen T-bar

Nätschen is one of the three main mountains making the ski area. It has 24 runs (39 km (24 mi) of pistes) and 5 lifts, and is located north of Andermatt. Nätschen is a mountain more suited for beginners. There is also a skiing area for children, served by two magic carpets. In 2017 and 2018, new lifts were constructed, creating a connection between Nätschen and Oberalp. [4]

Nätschen generally closes early for the summer, as it is south facing and is quite low.

Sedrun / Oberalp

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Some of the Oberalp ski area. You can see the old Alpsu lift on the right

Sedrun / Oberalp is located near Dieni, and is the biggest of all of the three mountains' ski areas. It is good for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. It has 7 ski lifts and has 13 pistes (50 km of pistes). There is a large terrain park, a half pipe, and a ski cross course.

Realp

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In Realp there is a single, small T-bar, and a beginner run. There is also cross-country skiing nearby, and a biathlon course. Access can be made here by railway or by car (from Andermatt only).

Valtgeva

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In Sedrun there are two small beginner runs, served by two T-bars and a magic carpet.

Winterhorn

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In Hospental, there is a mountain called Winterhorn, which has been disused since 2007. The 2-man chairlift and the T-bar remain in place. The mountain was generally suited to intermediate skiers. It was accessible by either railway or car (from Andermatt only).

Ski lifts

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Operational

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There are in total 19 operating ski lifts[2] in the ski resort Andermatt-Sedrun.

Mountain Name Type Height of
ground
station(m)
Height of
mountain
station(m)
Construction
year
Nätschen Andermatt - Gütsch 8-man gondola lift 1444 2344 2017
Nätschen Unter Stafel - Gütsch Detachable 6-man chairlift with bubble 2160 2344 2016
Nätschen Hinter Bördli - Strahlgand Detachable 6-man chairlift with bubble 2135 2400 2017
Nätschen Vordere Felli - Schneehüenerstock Detachable 6-man chairlift with bubble 2165 2600 2017
Nätschen Oberalppass - Schneehüenerstock 10-man gondola lift 2044 2600 2018
Sedrun / Oberalp Oberalppass - Piz Calmut Detachable 6-man chairlift with bubble 2049 2350 2015
Sedrun / Oberalp Val Val - Calmut 4-man chairlift 1950 2350 1988
Sedrun / Oberalp Val Val - Coulm Val 4-man chairlift 1950 2184 1988
Sedrun / Oberalp Tegia Gronda T-bar 2020 2260 1969
Sedrun / Oberalp Mulinatsch - Cuolm Val Detachable 6-man chairlift 1658 2213 2006
Sedrun / Oberalp Planatsch - Milez T-bar 1754 1900 1973
Sedrun / Oberalp Dieni - Milez Detachable 4-man chairlift 1500 1881 1994
Valtgeva Valtgeva T-bar 1445 1450 1962
Valtgeva Strem T-bar 1622 1774 1966
Gemsstock Andermatt - Gurschen Cable car 1444 2212 1991
Gemsstock Gurschen - Gemsstock Cable car 2212 2955 1990
Gemsstock Gurschen - Gurschenalp Detachable 6-man chairlift with bubble 2015 2285 2015
Gemsstock Lutersee - Geissgrat T-bar 2025 2398 1975
Realp Realp T-bar 1550 1660 1962

Former

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There are currently four disused, but still standing, ski lifts in the Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG.

Mountain Name Type Height of
ground
station(m)
Height of
mountain
station(m)
Construction
year
Status Final
year
Nätschen Dürstelen T-bar 2010 2314 1981 Disused 2017
Nätschen Grossboden T-bar 2150 2364 1994 Demolished 2016
Nätschen Nätschen - Stöckli Detachable 4-man chairlift 1842 2314 1994 Disused 2017
Nätschen Andermatt - Nätschen 2-man chairlift 1451 1858 1983 Demolished 2017
Sedrun / Oberalp Oberalppass - Piz Calmut T-bar 2049 2350 1987 Demolished 2015
Gemsstock Gurschen - Gurschenalp 2-man chairlift 2015 2205 1982 Demolished 2015
Gemsstock Gurschenalp T-bar 2050 2285 1962 Demolished 2015
Winterhorn Hospental - Lückli 2-man chairlift 1512 1961 1981 Disused 2006
Winterhorn Lückli - Winterhorn T-bar 1937 2355 1981 Disused 2006

Ski schools

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The Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG has four schools; one for the Sedrun skiing area, and three for the Andermatt ski areas. Each have several different classes, based on age and ability.

Future

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Plans are underway to replace the majority of the current ski lifts in Andermatt, along with new lifts and routes. The plans are for

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Winchester, Stuart (2022-03-28). "Vail Resorts Expands Owned Footprint into Europe with Majority Stake in Switzerland's Andermatt-Sedrun Ski Resort". Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  2. ^ a b "Andermatt - Andermatt Gallery".
  3. ^ "Gemsstock - Andermatt Gallery".
  4. ^ "Naetschen - Andermatt Gallery".

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