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In Switzerland, kids shorter than what height ride a chairlift with an escort?

Under 1.25 m (about 4 feet 1 inch).

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  1. 1.0 m
  2. 1.5 m
  3. 1.25 m ✔

Why: Swiss guidelines say kids under 1.25 m may ride a chair only with someone who can help them.

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References

Answer: 1.25 m. Swiss guidelines say kids under 1.25 m may ride a chair only with someone who can help them.

  1. SKUS guidelines for skiing and snowboarding (PDF, 2023) www.skus.ch/admin/data/files/file/file/1/2023_skus_richtlinien_skifahren_snowboarden_de.pdf
    Kinder mit einer Körpergrösse unter 1,25 m
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. SKUS (Swiss ski safety commission): Skifahren und Snowboarden www.skus.ch/de/skifahren-und-snowboarden-9.html
    Bleib in der Spur und verlasse diese bei einem Sturz sofort.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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