Peak Elevation
1,752 m
5,748 ft
Vertical Drop
437 m
1,434 ft
Skiable Area
36 ha
90 ac
Avg Snowfall
178 cm
70.1 in
Lifts
7
Rigi Weather Forecast
About
Rigi rises above Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland, reaching 1,752 meters with a base around 1,315 meters. The compact ski area offers about 9 km of easy and intermediate pistes served by seven lifts, with a vertical of roughly 437 meters. The summit is reached by the Vitznau-Rigi cog railway, opened in 1871 as the first mountain rack railway in Europe.
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Operated by RIGI BAHNEN AG
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Rigi have?
Rigi has 7 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 6,500 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Rigi?
Rigi has a vertical drop of 1,434 feet (437 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Rigi?
The summit of Rigi sits at 5,748 feet (1,752 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Rigi have?
Rigi has 7 marked trails, totaling roughly 4.6 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at Rigi?
Rigi covers 90 acres (36 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Rigi have snowmaking?
No, Rigi relies on natural snowfall and does not operate snowmaking equipment.
How much snow does Rigi get each year?
Rigi averages around 70.1 inches (178 cm) of snowfall per season.
Does Rigi have a ski school?
Yes, Rigi operates a ski and snowboard school offering lessons for a range of ability levels.
