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Andermatt General
Overview
The skiing in Andermatt cannot, in any way, be described as big. What
with only 56km of prepared slopes, the resort, in fact may indeed be
considered small. But the number of prepared slopes is not everything,
especially in this case. It's where they are that matters, and in
Andermatt they are very well located indeed.
First of all these 56 KMs. are all but guaranteed to have snow on them
from Dec. 'til May. Nothing less could be expected from a resort that is
at an altitude of just about 1,500m.
Given
that Andermatt
is a high mountain resort, it might be reasonable to expect that the
skiing is difficult and dangerous. Not so. There is ample good skiing
for totally inexperienced skiers, for moderately experienced skiers, and
those who see themselves as experts.
The higher elevations here are in fact very taxing runs, and are best
suited for better skiers. Beginners will enjoy themselves more on the
Grossboden, and intermediates just about anywhere else.
Another big plus in Andermatt is the opportunity to do some high
mountain, unpisted skiing. This, however, should only be undertaken in
the company of an experienced mountain guide.
As a Swiss village in which to spend some "down time",
Andermatt has few equals. It is steeped in history and tradition,
and offers decent value for money. In summer the place is also an ideal
mountain retreat, and provides visitors with a mountaineering locale par
excellence.
It is here that the Swiss Army trains for mountain warfare that we all
hope will never come. Such is the extent of the variety of the terrain.
Andermatt has a good selection of hotels and inns, one of which should
suit your needs.
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