Beginner Skiing in Andermatt

Beginner skiing in Andermatt

Andermatt used to be the very opposite of a beginners’ resort but no longer. All the basics are here now: sunny nursery slopes at Natschen at 1842m, and plenty of blue runs to progress onto on this mountain, including a long one all the way from the summit at Gutsch into town, although the very lowest part might be slushy, or icy, or even closed (the inevitable downside of skiing in a sunny area).

The option of sometimes travelling to Sedrun by train and using the beginners’ facilities there (see below) can also make sense for novices in mixed ability groups who want to meet their freinds for lunch. Just be aware that skiing over to Sedrun is not possible for beginners.

The other negative is price. Resort level nursery slopes tend to be free whilst there is a charge for getting up to Natschen or going over to Sedrun and using the lifts there. On the plus side, the views are much nicer from mid-mountain.

Beginner skiing nearby at Sedrun

Beginners wanting to explore more terrain within their skill level can take the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn narrow gauge railway through the Oberalp pass to Sedrun. At Sedrun you will see more beginner friendly slopes and learning terrain, with a natural progression from magic carpet slope for learning the basics, into gentle blues and even cruisy reds if you get that far.