Relaxed skiing
Sport is a great recreational activity! Varied and natural ski slopes, scenic winter landscapes and a cosy atmosphere in the various restaurants – Chäserrugg is a wonderfully relaxing ski area.
The East Run
One of the most impressive slopes in the Alpine region is the East Run that passes through the intact landscape of a high Alpine area, through forests and over open slopes with a unique view of the Alpstein. Forget the hustle and bustle of busy slopes and the stress of crowds of skiers – take a deep breath, relax and enjoy the feeling of freedom skiing down to the valley station of the Stöfeli Lift and soak up the sun on the terrace of the Espel Pavilion. The perfect wellness programme on the Chäserrugg.
The most beautiful run of the Alps
Start | Chäserrugg summit |
Destination | Espel |
Length | 5.2 km |
Elevation | 1'000 m |
Slope number | 10Chäserrugg East Run |
Amenities | Espel Pavillon |
Highlight | Hinderrisi view |
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The delightful challenge
After the start on the summit, the view wanders over the Alpstein and the Rhine valley, while the mountain ridge gently slopes down towards the valley. A relaxed start for an exciting descent. To then reach piste 2 Surenboden, either choose the turn-off just below the ski lift or continue to the middle station of the Stöfeli gondola lift by Herzog & de Meuron. The Surenboden slope challenges the skier a little with its incline and at the same time rewards with a view of the Schwenidisee and the Alpstein. Finally, you pass the Espel Pavillon, also by Herzog & de Meuron, which offers a perfect place to rest with its terrace.
Chäserrugg – Surenboden – Espel
Start | Chäserrugg summit |
Destination | Espel |
Length | 7.6 km |
Elevation | 900 m |
Slope number | 1Chäserrugg 2Chäserrugg–Stöfeli 4Surenboden |
Amenities | Espel Pavillon |
Highlight | View of the Alpstein and Schwendisee |
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The Classic Run
On the Chäserrugg ridge winter sports enthusiasts can always savour the wonderful panoramic view. At the Stöfeli Mountain Inn you can enjoy the impressive view back up to Chäserrugg and the best Käsespätzli cheese pasta far and wide before going on over the legendary Stöfeli slope down to the Iltios high plateau. From there you can continue to the valley station of the Stöfeli Lift or ski into the valley on the magnificent Holderen Run. The perfect recreation programme on the Chäserrugg.
Chäserrugg – Ruggschöpf – Stöfeli-Hang – Holderen
Start | Chäserrugg summit |
Destination | Iltios / Espel / Unterwasser |
Length | 6.2 km |
Elevation | 1'350 m |
Slope number | 1Chäserrugg 2Chäserrugg–Stöfeli 3Simon Ammann-Piste 13Holderen–Unterwasser |
Amenities | Stöfeli Mountain Inn |
Highlight | Carving on the Chäserrugg ridge |
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The Forest Run
If you would like a change after enjoying the wide, open piste over the Chäserrugg ridge, after the Stöfeli take the Waldweg Forest Run through the Schwiloch towards Iltios. Skiing on winding forest slopes through the intact and snow-covered forest past foxes and hares in such a romantic atmosphere is hard to beat. Here you can enjoy the silence and ski at a leisurely pace to the high plateau of Iltios. The Forest Run is an insider tip on misty days. The perfect wellness programme on the Chäserrugg.
Chäserrugg – Stöfeli – Schwiloch – Iltios
Start | Chäserrugg summit |
Destination | Iltios |
Length | 7 km |
Elevation | 1'000 m |
Slope number | 1Chäserrugg 2Chäserrugg–Stöfeli 14Stöfeli–Zinggen 15Ruestel–Iltios |
Amenities | Bergrestaurant Iltios |
Highlight | Forest Run through the Schwiloch |
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The Winter Journey
The longest downhill run in the Chäserrugg area shows skiers the entire range of Toggenburg's landscapes. This is a single trip from the ridge of the first Churfirsten to Stöfeli, continuing through the forest to Ruestel and Sellamatt and finally down to the village of Alt St. Johann! On this downhill run you have time to switch off and enjoy everything that nature has to offer. The perfect relaxation programme on the Chäserrugg.
Chäserrugg – Sellamatt – Alt St. Johann
Start | Chäserrugg summit |
Destination | Alt St. Johann |
Length | 8.5 km |
Elevation | 1'400 m |
Slope number | 1Chäserrugg 2Chäserrugg–Stöfeli 14Stöfeli–Zinggen 18Zinggen–Sellamatt 20Letzi–Chueweid–Alt. St.Johann |
Amenities | Berggasthaus Stöfeli |
Highlight | View of the Churfirsten |
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