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Enjoy the Swiss mountain lifestyle!

First Barbeque in the snow!

We used the last day of sunshine before it started to snow again and put spontaneusly the BBQ on. It was a B.Y.O party and as usually we had way too much to eat.

Now the fine weather is gone, snow forecast reports daily snowfall for the next days.

Looks like a big low pressure system is coming from the Atlantik towards the Alps. This could be another 20-30cm dump in the next 24-72 hours. The conditions are already very good. Wind has done some work shifting the snow and creating the usual hazards. Get informed with locals how this affects Andermatt and its unique location just at the Alpine main ridge catching the wind and snow

Snow-Situation in Andermatt for Saison Opening 2012/2013

New sunny terrace at the lodge

Saison opening in Andermatt for 2012/2012

The skiflifts opened this weekend for the first time. The Gurschen chairlift and gondola up to the midstation are operating this weekend. Get your skis out and give a try. The Andermatt Skilifts are planning to have the skisaison opened the 1.12.2012 on both Nätschen and the Gemstock area.

After a good day in the mountains, its time to relax in front of our Lodge and Hostel. Not only do we provide affordable accommodation, but also a great setup to enjoy your stay in Andermatt. We have beanbags, an outdoor barbeque area on a little terrace and two Weber BBQs for you.. Enjoy the view over the valley, unwind with some good food and good stories...

Another bunch of great rides in the central Alps. Just hop on your bike in front of the hostel and you can choose a variety of different high alpine passes. This time we did Andermatt - Furka - Grimsel - Furka Andermatt and next day a mellow ride from Basecamp Andermatt to Disentis over the Oberalp pass. Had a Burger at the Nangiala Hostel and rode back.

Another great ride from lodge and Hostel Basecamp Andermatt.

Facts

3 Passes. Furka, Nufenen and Gotthard

120km and 3200m Vertical.  Great ride, on of the must-be-done!

Here is a link for the map and vertical profile...

The Furka Pass and Nufenen Pass are open now. Great options for roadbikers at Basecamp Andermatt.

You can start at the Basecamp and have now several options.

Basecamp - Furka - Nufenen - Gotthard - Basecamp. Three great passes, view over the Rhone Glacier, the highest roadpass of the alps and up the legendary Tremola to finish with.