Charmey Ski Resort Guide
Charmey, Switzerland
Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 19 miles |
| Highest Lift | 5,348ft |
| Resort Height | 2,953ft |
| Nearest Airports | Basel and Berne |
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Charmey
The ski area of Charmey is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 2,953ft, with 19 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Charmey has direct access to 19 miles of downhill skiing, with 15 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
Skiing
Charmey offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Charmey offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Charmey.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Charmey is 6 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Charmey?
The next notable snow forecast is 3in, expected on 21 November.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Charmey Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 19 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 16 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Charmey Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 5,348ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 2,953ft |
| Resort Altitude (Charmey) | 2,953ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,395ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Charmey has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners |
Ski Lessons in Charmey
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Charmey Ski Schools and Charmey Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Charmey?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Val-de-Charmey, Gruyère District.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Charmey is Basel, 70 minutes drive away.
Berne, Geneva, Sion, Annecy, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Chambery, Friedrichshafen and Dole–Jura airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 5,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 4 miles of ski runs, with 1 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Charmey open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
