Best Vals 3000 Snowboarding

Southeast of Zurich and southwest of both Chur and Laax, the Vals 3000 Ski Area has ten pistes served by 4 lifts with a maximum descent of 1750m. Overall, the pistes range from moderate to advanced in level of difficulty. There is also plenty of freeriding options near the groomed slopes, such as the Zerfreila line. The best Vals 3000 snowboarding is usually in the months of January through March.

Pros
• Big Vertical Lines.
• Some Off-piste Routes.
• Inexpensive Ski Pass.
• Few Lift Lines.

Cons
• Small Ski Area.
• Remote Location.
• Limited Base Services.

The town of Vals makes a great base for exploring the snowboarding at Skigebiet Vals 3000. To reach the Vals 3000 snowboarding, take the train to Ilanz. There is regular bus service to Vals from the Ilanz train station.

Overall, Vals 3000 is the 28th most popular snowboard & freeride destination of all 87 snowboarding resorts in Switzerland. Several of the better snowboarding resorts are nearby Vals 3000 including Brigels and Obersaxen Mundaun.