Champoluc Ski Resort Guide
Champoluc, Italy
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Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
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Total Piste Length | 43 miles |
Highest Lift | 11,647ft |
Resort Height | 5,249ft |
Nearest Airports | Turin Caselle and Milan Malpensa |
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Champoluc
The ski area of Champoluc is in the Italian Alps at an altitude of 5,249ft, with 43 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Champoluc is part of the Monterosa ski area with access to 132 miles of downhill skiing, with 64 marked pistes, served by a total of 52 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Champoluc itself (43 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Monterosa ski resorts of Alagna Valsesia, Antagnod, Brusson, Champorcher, Gressoney Saint Jean and Gressoney la Trinité.
The ski resort itself is at 5,249ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 11,647ft, 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
Champoluc offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Del Monte'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Champoluc?
The next notable snow forecast is 2in, expected on 22 December.
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Ski Area Stats
Champoluc Ski Area
Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 12 | 24 miles |
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Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | 7 miles |
Downhill Total Length | 43 miles | |
Cross Country Total Length | 4 miles | |
Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 10 |
Monterosa Ski Area
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | |
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Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 37 | |
Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 14 | |
Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 8 | |
Downhill Total Length | 132 miles | |
Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 52 |
Altitudes & Slopes
Champoluc Ski Area Heights
Highest Lift | 11,647ft |
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Lowest Trail | 5,381ft |
Resort Altitude (Champoluc) | 5,249ft |
Max Vertical | 6,398ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
SE, SW
Champoluc has ski slopes facing south-east and south-west (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
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Ski Lessons in Champoluc
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Champoluc Ski Schools and Champoluc Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Champoluc?
This ski resort is in the Italian Alps.
Map
Tap for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Champoluc is Turin Caselle, 84 minutes drive away.
Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Turin Cuneo, Sion, Genoa, Bergamo, Geneva, Lugano and Annecy airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 21,200 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 17 miles of ski runs, with 518 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Champoluc open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November (Opens when snow cover adequate in late Nov or early Dec), and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.