Data verified: April 2026
🇨🇭 Switzerland · Sernftal valley, canton of Glaris (Glarus)
Elm
Sportbahnen Elm
- 40 km of piste
- 2100 m top altitude
- Altitudes
- 977m - 2100m
- Km of piste
- 40 km
- Lifts
- 6
- Adult lift pass
- Ask for the lift pass price
- Airport
- Zurich (ZRH) — ~1h30
Global passes · 2026/27 season
- Ikon Pass
- Not listed in the audited 2026/27 catalogue
- Epic Pass
- Not listed in the audited 2026/27 catalogue
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
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Domain | Sportbahnen Elm |
| Km of pistes | ~40 km |
| Altitudes | 977m - 2,100m |
| Lifts | ~6 (gondola + chairlifts/drag lifts) |
| Season | December — late March |
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.
Related entries
- Braunwald — Another family resort in Glaris, car-free
- LAAX (Flims – Laax – Falera) — Nearest large resort
Nearby
Other resorts in Sernftal valley, canton of Glaris (Glarus)
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