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Chandolin Ski Resort Guide

Chandolin, Switzerland

Rated: 4/5 (from 4 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length34 miles
Highest Lift8,907ft
Resort Height6,562ft
 Nearest AirportsSion and Berne
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Chandolin

The ski area of Chandolin is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 6,562ft, with 34 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Chandolin is part of the Sierre-Anniviers ski area with access to 99 miles of downhill skiing, with 80 marked pistes, served by a total of 51 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Chandolin itself (34 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Sierre-Anniviers ski resorts of Grimentz, St-Luc, Vercorin and Zinal.

The ski resort itself is at 6,562ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 8,907ft, 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

Chandolin is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Chandolin.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Noire Fini', which is 1 miles in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Chandolin?

The next notable snow forecast is 3in, expected on 30 March, with around 16in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Chandolin Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1417 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
1316 miles
Downhill
Total Length
34 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
14

Sierre-Anniviers Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
14
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
36
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
28
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 2 
Downhill
Total Length
99 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
51

Altitudes & Slopes

Chandolin Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift8,907ft
Lowest Trail6,562ft
Resort Altitude (Chandolin)6,562ft
Max Vertical2,346ft

Ski Slope Aspects

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Chandolin has ski slopes facing west.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Chandolin
Expert Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Chandolin

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To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Chandolin Ski Schools and Chandolin Ski Instructors.

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Location and Map

Where is Chandolin?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Savièse, Sion.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Chandolin is Sion, 60 minutes drive away.

Berne, Annecy and Geneva airports are all within three hours drive.

Sion is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 14 ski lifts are able to uplift 11,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 16 miles of ski runs, with 20 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Chandolin open?

 Closes : April 14, 2024.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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