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Best Ski Resorts in Graubünden, Switzerland 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners

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The short answer

By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in Graubünden, Switzerland are Arosa Lenzerheide (164 km), Obersaxen (92 km) and Parsenn (81 km). The highest is Corvatsch-Furtschellas, with runs from 3,297 m (10,817 ft); the biggest vertical is at Parsenn (2,017 m); and Jakobshorn has the largest share of easy terrain (60%).

Skiers on the Davos slopes with snow-covered Alps beyond
The Davos ski slopes, Switzerland. Photo: Valentine Kulikov / Pexels.
Top elevation of the highest resorts in this list500 m1,500 m2,500 mCorvatsch-Furtschellas: top 3,297 m (10,817 ft)3,297Corvatsch-Furts…Corviglia: top 3,021 m (9,911 ft)3,021CorvigliaArosa Lenzerheide: top 2,857 m (9,373 ft)2,857Arosa Lenzerhei…Parsenn: top 2,827 m (9,275 ft)2,827ParsennScuol Motta Naluns: top 2,792 m (9,160 ft)2,792Scuol Motta Nal…Disentis/Mustér: top 2,770 m (9,088 ft)2,770Disentis/MustérSavognin: top 2,700 m (8,858 ft)2,700SavogninJakobshorn: top 2,563 m (8,409 ft)2,563JakobshornBrigels-Waltensburg-Andiast: top 2,412 m (7,913 ft)2,412Brigels-Waltens…Obersaxen: top 2,269 m (7,444 ft)2,269Obersaxen
Top elevation of the highest mapped run, in metres. Full figures in the table below.
Largest ski areas in Graubünden, Switzerland by mapped runs
ResortTop elevationVerticalMapped runsEasy terrainSource
Arosa Lenzerheide2,857 m1,617 m164 km58%source
Obersaxen2,269 m1,171 m92 km51%source
Parsenn2,827 m2,017 m81 km22%source
Corviglia3,021 m1,299 m68 km37%source
Savognin2,700 m1,532 m44 km48%source
Scuol Motta Naluns2,792 m1,498 m43 km42%source
Corvatsch-Furtschellas3,297 m1,918 m40 km14%source
Jakobshorn2,563 m1,032 m37 km60%source
Brigels-Waltensburg-Andiast2,412 m1,310 m31 km21%source
Disentis/Mustér2,770 m1,553 m29 km47%source

Highest ski resorts in Graubünden

Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in Graubünden, Switzerland.

Corvatsch-Furtschellas: 3,297 m (10,817 ft) →Corviglia: 3,021 m (9,911 ft) →Arosa Lenzerheide: 2,857 m (9,373 ft) →Parsenn: 2,827 m (9,275 ft) →Scuol Motta Naluns: 2,792 m (9,160 ft) →

Biggest vertical drop

Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.

Parsenn: 2,017 m vertical →Corvatsch-Furtschellas: 1,918 m vertical →Arosa Lenzerheide: 1,617 m vertical →Disentis/Mustér: 1,553 m vertical →Savognin: 1,532 m vertical →

Best for beginners (most easy terrain)

Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.

Jakobshorn: 60% easy (37 km total) →Arosa Lenzerheide: 58% easy (164 km total) →Splügen-Tambo: 52% easy (20 km total) →Obersaxen: 51% easy (92 km total) →Savognin: 48% easy (44 km total) →

How we chose

“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 16 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in Graubünden, Switzerland. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-01, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest ski resort in Graubünden?

By mapped runs, Arosa Lenzerheide, with about 164 km and 49 lifts.

What is the highest ski resort in Graubünden?

Corvatsch-Furtschellas, with mapped runs starting at about 3,297 m (10,817 ft).

Which Graubünden ski resort is best for beginners?

By share of easy terrain, Jakobshorn (60% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.

Official sources

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