Magic Pass
Unlimited Access Across 80+ Swiss Alpine Resorts in Valais & Vaud
The Magic Pass is the most revolutionary season pass in Europe. Launched by a cooperative of independent ski stations in the Swiss cantons of Valais, Vaud, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, and the Bernese Jura, the pass replaced fragmented local lift tickets with a single season-long card priced starting at just 399 Swiss francs during spring presales. Passholders gain unrestricted access to over 1,500 kilometers of pistes and 80 ski mountains, including premier powder destinations like Grimentz-Zinal, Saint-Luc/Chandolin, Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets, Leysin, Ovronnaz, and Anzère, alongside optional add-ons for high-altitude glacier skiing at Saas-Fee.
Pricing Structure & Tier Breakdown
Current Season Rates
| Pass Tier | Spring Rate | Fall Rate | Access Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (16+) | 399 CHF | 899 CHF | Spring launch presale price; escalates monthly into autumn |
| Child (6-15) | 269 CHF | 399 CHF | Unrestricted winter and summer lift access |
| Saas-Fee Option | +300 CHF | +300 CHF | Adds full winter skiing on the Saas-Fee 3,600m glacier |
Renewal Incentive: Early bird spring launch rate of 399 CHF
Breakeven Math
With single-day lift tickets at premier Valais resorts averaging 65 to 75 CHF, the Magic Pass pays for itself on day 5 or 6 of your trip. Skiing 15 days brings your daily lift cost under 27 CHF per day.
Estimated Breakeven
4 to 5 days
Holiday Blackout Dates
Zero blackout dates. Valid every single operating day throughout the winter season and following summer.
Mountain Reservation Rules
- No advance reservations required for lift access at any participating Swiss resort.
- Pass arrives as a direct-to-lift RFID card valid across all partner turnstiles.
Passholder Perks & Inclusions
Unrestricted summer mountain lift and gondola access included free of charge for hiking and mountain biking.
Thermal bath discounts at Leukerbad, Ovronnaz, and Lavey-les-Bains.
Optional Saas-Fee glacier skiing upgrade.
Who Should Buy Magic Pass?
Skiers exploring authentic Swiss mountain valleys, families seeking uncrowded powder glades, and travelers planning multi-week road trips across the French-speaking cantons of Switzerland.
Magic Pass Mountain Footprint (25 Destinations)
Included Mountain Resorts (25)
Explore encyclopedia guides for all mountain destinations accessible on this pass.
| Resort | Location | Vertical | Skiable Acres | Access Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon | CH | 450' | 138 | Explore |
| Anzère | Valais, CH | 3,019' | 1,430 | Explore |
| Aš | Karlovy Vary, CZ | 341' | 121 | Explore |
| Bugnenets-Savagnières | Bern;Neuchatel, CH | 1,211' | 1,324 | Explore |
| Champex-Lac | Valais, CH | 2,362' | 400 | Explore |
| Charmey Vounetse | Central Switzerland & Vaud, CH | 2,395' | 780 | Explore |
| Glacier 3000 Les Diablerets | Bernese Oberland, CH | 5,413' | 750 | Explore |
| Grimentz-Zinal | Valais, CH | 4,363' | 2,840 | Explore |
| Gstaad / Glacier 3000 | Bernese Oberland, CH | 6,450' | 4,940 | Explore |
| Jaun Gastlosen | Bernese Oberland, CH | 1,772' | 390 | Explore |
| Jaunpass Boltigen | Bernese Oberland, CH | 328' | 210 | Explore |
| La Tzoumaz Savoleyres | Valais, CH | 2,802' | 1,050 | Explore |
| Le Moléson | CH | 450' | 138 | Explore |
| Les Diablerets Meilleret | Central Switzerland & Vaud, CH | 2,592' | 780 | Explore |
| Les Paccots | Central Switzerland & Vaud, CH | 1,444' | 520 | Explore |
| Leysin | Vaud, CH | 3,133' | 2,813 | Explore |
| Leysin Berneuse | Central Switzerland & Vaud, CH | 3,084' | 1,500 | Explore |
| Moléson-sur-Gruyères | Central Switzerland & Vaud, CH | 2,960' | 780 | Explore |
| Ovronnaz | Valais, CH | 3,661' | 2,304 | Explore |
| Saas-Fee | Valais, CH | 5,906' | 2,500 | Explore |
| Saint-Luc Chandolin | Valais, CH | 4,429' | 1,500 | Explore |
| Vercorin Crêt-du-Midi | Valais, CH | 3,248' | 900 | Explore |
| Villars-Gryon / Les Diablerets / Glacier 3000 / Bex | Vaud, CH | 450' | 138 | Explore |
| Villars-Gryon-Diablerets | Vaud, CH | 5,741' | 3,088 | Explore |
| Εθνικό χιονοδρομικό κέντρο Βασιλίτσας | Epirus;West Macedonia, GR | 1,512' | 1,159 | Explore |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can foreigners buy the Magic Pass?
Yes. Anyone worldwide can purchase the Magic Pass online during the spring sale window for the same flat rate.
Does the Magic Pass include summer lift access?
Yes. The Magic Pass includes free unlimited summer gondola and chairlift access across 37 mountain destinations.