Chur Ski Resort Guide
Chur, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 16 miles |
| Highest Lift | 7,133ft |
| Resort Height | 1,969ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
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Chur
The ski area of Chur is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,969ft, with 16 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Chur has direct access to 16 miles of downhill skiing, with 6 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 7,133ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Chur offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Chur offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Chur.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Chur is 4 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Chur?
The next notable snow forecast is 8in, expected on 22 December, with around 19in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Chur Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 4 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 2 | 4 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 5 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | 2 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 16 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 3 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Chur Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 7,133ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 1,969ft |
| Resort Altitude (Chur) | 1,969ft |
| Max Vertical | 5,164ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Chur has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Chur?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Region Plessur, Canton Grisons.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Chur is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 56 minutes drive away.
Friedrichshafen, Zurich, Lugano, Memmingen, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Innsbruck Airport, Milan Malpensa and Berne airports are all within three hours drive.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 3,050 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Chur open?
Opened (since December 7, 2024).
Closes : March 16, 2025.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
