Saas Grund in Switzerland is a large resort with 16 lifts (2 chair lifts, 12 surface lifts) that offers skiers an incredible 1904 metres (6248 feet) of vertical descent. Saas Grund has 2259 acres of terrain over 9 pistes with a total length of 35 kilometers (22 miles). Saas Grund is best suited to intermediate skiers and snowboarders but there is some terrain for beginners and advanced skiers. There are 26 kilometers (16 miles) of cross country ski trails at Saas Grund. For snowboarders, there is a terrain park and a half pipe. Over half of the pistes at Saas Grund are covered by snowmaking. The nearest airport is at Geneva.