Swiss cable cars report good start to the winter season

Compared to the five-year average, the increase in first-time admissions was 12%. © Keystone / Christian Beutler

Thanks to good snow conditions compared to the previous year, the 2023/24 winter season got off to a good start in Switzerland's ski resorts.

According to the Swiss Cable Car Association, the number of first-time admissions by the end of December was 26% higher than the previous year.

Compared to the five-year average, the increase in first-time admissions was 12%, as the association announced on Friday. However, it is important to differentiate: The start of the season last year was characterised by warm temperatures without natural snow around Christmas.

At that time, the lack of snow was particularly hard on low-lying ski resorts without technical snowmaking. In contrast, the high-altitude ski resorts or those with extensive snow-making facilities attracted additional guests in the last winter season.

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The opposite is true for the current winter start. The general snow situation is currently much better. The start of the season is characterised by good conditions down to medium and lower altitudes. The ski resorts at these altitudes are therefore performing comparatively better and have seen a marked increase in the number of skiers.

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