Skiing in San Bernardino

San Bernardino is a resort in Graubünden (Switzerland) skied between 1638 and 2525 metres, with 40 km of pistes and 11 lifts.

Country
Switzerland
Region
Graubünden
Altitude
1638–2525 m
Vertical drop
887 m
Skiable kilometres
40 km
Lifts
11
Estimated season
December 6, 2026 – April 19, 2027

Frequently asked questions about San Bernardino

Where is San Bernardino?

San Bernardino is in Graubünden, Switzerland, with the base at 1638 m and the top at 2525 m.

When does San Bernardino open?

San Bernardino has not announced its opening date for the 2026/27 season yet. Our own estimate, based on the resort's altitude and its past seasons, puts it around December 6, 2026: that is a forecast, not an announcement. The resort confirms the date each autumn and we keep it up to date at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/san-bernardino.

When does San Bernardino close?

San Bernardino is expected to close for the 2026/27 season on April 19, 2027. The real date depends on how the snow holds up at the top (2525 m) late in the season, and the resort usually announces it only a few weeks ahead: the up-to-date version is at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/san-bernardino.

How much snow is there in San Bernardino and are the lifts open?

It changes daily and the resort itself publishes it every morning: snow depth by altitude, open runs and open lifts. The San Bernardino daily report and forecast are at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/suiza/san-bernardino. When it blows hard, the most exposed lifts are usually the upper ones (2525 m), so it is worth checking before driving up.

At what altitude do you ski in San Bernardino?

Between 1638 and 2525 metres, a vertical drop of 887 m. That difference is why the snow is not the same across the whole resort on the same day: the upper slopes hold up better late in the season, while the lower part, at 1638 m, is the first to feel rain or warm weather. That is why the San Bernardino report is read by altitude band, at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/suiza/san-bernardino.

How many kilometres of pistes does San Bernardino have?

San Bernardino has 40 km of pistes and 11 lifts, between 1638 and 2525 m of altitude.

Where can I rent skis in San Bernardino?

On Caranva you book the full kit for San Bernardino — skis, boots and poles, or a snowboard if you prefer — at https://www.caranvasports.com/products/ski-rental-san-bernardino: you pick the dates and give your height, weight, shoe size and level, and the gear is waiting assembled with the bindings set to those figures. You pay online, you skip the sizing counter, and you can swap the gear in the shop if something does not fit. The alternative is walking into a shop at the resort on a first-come basis, which over a bank holiday or at Christmas means queuing for whatever is left.

Which ski resorts are near San Bernardino?

In the same valley or the next one: Savognin (73 km of pistes, up to 2713 m). Comparing their top altitudes helps when snowfall is scarce: the ones that top out higher tend to open earlier and hold on longer at the end of the season.