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🇨🇭 Switzerland · Sernftal valley, canton of Glaris (Glarus)

Elm

Sportbahnen Elm

  • 40 km of piste
  • 2100 m top altitude
Elm, Switzerland
Altitudes
977m - 2100m
Km of piste
40 km
Lifts
6
Lift pass / day
55-60 CHF (~57-62€)
Airport
Zurich (ZRH) — ~1h30

Switzerland · Glaris · 977m - 2,100m · 40 km of pistes · Sportbahnen Elm

Summary

Elm is a family-friendly and quiet resort in the Sernftal valley (canton of Glaris), just 1h30 from Zurich. With ~40 km of pistes and 6 lifts, it’s the kind of resort where Swiss families spend weekends without crowds or big-resort prices.

It stands out for its long, sunny panoramic piste, views of the Glarnerland mountains, and the possibility of combining skiing with sledging and winter hiking.

Technical details

DetailValue
DomainSportbahnen Elm
Km of pistes~40 km
Altitudes977m - 2,100m
Lifts~6 (gondola + chairlifts/drag lifts)
SeasonDecember — late March
Lift pass~55-60 CHF (~57-62€)

Giora’s advice

Elm is not a destination Giora recommends for international travellers. It’s a charming local Swiss resort, ideal as a day trip from Zurich or as a stop on a route through the canton of Glaris.

  • [[braunwald]] — Another family resort in Glaris, car-free
  • [[flims-laax-falera]] — Nearest large resort

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