Brigels
Brigels sits on a sunny terrace of the Surselva at 1,280 m, with the Glarner Alps filling the horizon across the Vorderrhein. Lifts link it to Waltensburg and Andiast for 60 km of joined piste, and the Rhaetian Railway brings you up the valley from Chur in under an hour. Family-shaped, quiet, and well-priced by Graubünden standards.
Pistes and lifts
Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra and Germany; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.
A small cluster of hotels sits directly above the gondola base on the home run, but most of Brigels village is a 5 to 10 minute walk or bus from the lifts.
Get to know the resort
Brigels keeps its old name (Breil in Romansh) and the look of a Surselva farming village, just with a gondola added at one end. The lifts climb to Crap Sogn Gion at 2,228 m and Schreidegg at 2,418 m, and the higher slopes connect by piste and short transfers to Waltensburg and Andiast. The 60 km offer a relaxed mix of blue and red runs, mostly south to southwest facing and lit all day, with sheltered tree skiing back into the village. Snow holds well from early December to early April thanks to the terrace exposure and reliable Surselva cold spells. Beginners love the long Plaun Tudal nursery and the cable car-served carousels, while stronger skiers cross to Andiast for the more pitched runs over the Stogel. The Rhaetian Railway up the Vorderrhein is one of the most underrated approaches in the Alps, climbing slowly past the canyon of the Ruinaulta. Evenings are quiet, with a handful of guesthouses serving capuns and Surselva sausage, plus a small thermal pool in the village.
Hotels in Brigels
Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brigels good for beginners?+
Brigels offers 60 km of pistes across 18 lifts, from 1,280 m to 2,418 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.
When is the best time to ski Brigels?+
The season runs from Dec 7 to Apr 7, with a snow score of 78/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.
Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+
A small cluster of hotels sits directly above the gondola base on the home run, but most of Brigels village is a 5 to 10 minute walk or bus from the lifts.
How big is the Brigels ski area?+
Brigels has 60 km of marked pistes served by 18 lifts, between 1,280 m and 2,418 m of altitude.
Is Brigels more for beginners or experts?+
Brigels counts about 45 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.
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