4 resort profiles associated with Pizol Bad Ragaz Wangs.
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Wangs resort profile
Pizol Bad Ragaz Wangs · Sankt Gallen · Switzerland · 509–2227 m
Altitude509-2227 m
Vertical drop1718 m
Slopes43.6 km
Lifts12
Resort base in the Pizol Bad Ragaz Wangs ski area.
- Altitude498 mStateSankt GallenCountrySwitzerland
Pizol Bad Ragaz Wangs ski area
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Wangs is part of this ski area.
This is one ski-area statistical scope linked to 4 resort bases. Terrain and lift totals refer to the ski area as a whole.
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Mountain rangeGlarner AlpenVertical drop509 - 2227 metersDescent1718 metersMountain(s)Pizolhutte 2228m
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Wangs.
Wangs is a resort base in the Pizol Bad Ragaz Wangs ski area. It is linked to 4 resort bases. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 43.6 km of slopes, 509-2227 m altitude, 12 lifts. Beginner terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 43%.
Ski areaAltitude range509–2227 m100% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix43.6 km slopes100% confidenceSki areaLift network12 lifts100% confidence
Mid-sized ski areaHigh-altitude terrainStrong vertical
Ski-area scale
43.6 km. A manageable network suits a focused trip without requiring extensive transfers. It is linked to 4 resort bases, giving visitors several accommodation and access locations; direct lift linkage can differ between bases.
Terrain character
The mix leans toward beginner terrain while retaining useful variety. The largest share is about 43%.
Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.
Useful upper altitudeStrong vertical range
Altitude resilience
The upper mountain has a useful altitude advantage in warm or marginal snow periods. The 1718 m vertical range also creates meaningful temperature and snow-quality differences from valley to summit.
Lift infrastructure
About 3.6 slope km per lift indicates a broadly balanced lift-to-terrain ratio. Published hourly capacity is 17,912 persons, about 1493 persons/hour per lift and 411 per slope kilometre. The lift system totals 15.7 km, averaging about 1.3 km of lift line per lift.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Pizol Bad Ragaz Wangs.
The slope mix leans toward beginner skiers, while still offering variety. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.
Manageable terrain scaleSlopes12 ski slopesTotal43.6 kmBlue18.7 km43%Red18.4 km42%Black6.5 km15%Ski routes6.4 km
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Pizol Bad Ragaz Wangs.
The ski area has 12 lifts. Chairlift is the largest listed category at 4. Chairlifts and gondolas account for about 50% of the published lift-type breakdown. The network provides about 3.6 slope km per lift.
Surface-lift emphasisChairlift 4Gondola 2Moving carpet 1Rope tow / baby lift 1T-bar / platter 4
Altitude
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Share of mapped ski terrain by elevation band.
A meaningful 17% lower-mountain share lies below 1,000 m. Conditions may vary more sharply between lower access or return runs and higher terrain, while some lower sectors can offer sheltered or tree-lined skiing.
Mixed snow resilienceLower return-run sensitivityLargest share: Intermediate (≤2000m)Low (<1000m)17%Intermediate (≤2000m)56%High (≤3000m)26%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
The combined steeper share is about 16%, leaving 84% as moderate or gentler terrain. Most of the ski area is broadly accessible, but advanced or expert experience is useful on selected sectors, particularly when surfaces are firm or visibility is poor. Very or extremely steep terrain accounts for 5%, compared with 11% in the bit-steep and steep bands, so expert judgement is relevant on a meaningful subset of the technical terrain.
Limited expert sectorsMeaningful very-steep shareLargest share: Moderate or gentlerModerate or gentler84%Bit steep7%Steep4%Very steep4%Extrem. steep1%
Orientation
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Aspect distribution and its likely influence on sun and snow retention.
North-facing terrain is prominent, generally favouring colder snow retention and slower daytime softening. Sunnier aspects may still change more quickly during mild weather.
Colder-snow exposureCool-aspect majorityLargest share: NorthNorth68%East23%South3%West6%
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Address
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AddressHeidiland Tourismus AG - Infostelle Bad Ragaz Am Platz 1 7310 Bad Ragaz SwitzerlandPlaceWangs Sankt Gallen Switzerland
Contact
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Websiteheidiland.com
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What makes this resort different
Family progression base
Mountain character
Pizol Bad Ragaz Wangs is best understood as a family progression base: easier terrain, moderate gradients and usable access make progression the strongest structural story.
43% blue pistes
84% moderate/gentler terrain
The trade-off
Progression-focused trips where easier and moderate terrain form a large part of the usable mountain.
Advanced skiers seeking a strongly technical profile may find the terrain mix less distinctive.
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