Lake Louise Ski Resort Guide
Lake Louise, Canada
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 62 miles |
| Highest Lift | 8,661ft |
| Resort Height | 5,413ft |
| Nearest Airport | Calgary International |
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Lake Louise
The ski area of Lake Louise is in the Canadian Rockies at an altitude of 5,413ft, with 62 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Lake Louise has direct access to 62 miles of downhill skiing, with 113 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 5,413ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 8,661ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Lake Louise offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Lake Louise.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Lake Louise is 5 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'ER 3'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Lake Louise?
The next notable snow forecast is 2in, expected on 30 December.
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Ski Area Stats
Lake Louise Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 96 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 26 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 17 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 62 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 50 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Lake Louise Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 8,661ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 5,413ft |
| Resort Altitude (Lake Louise) | 5,413ft |
| Max Vertical | 3,248ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Lake Louise has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Lake Louise?
This ski resort is in the Canadian Rockies in Improvement District No. 9, Alberta.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Lake Louise is Calgary International, 137 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 18,790 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 100 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Lake Louise open?
Opened (since November 5, 2024).
Usual opening is early November, and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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