Leukerbad Ski Resort Guide
Leukerbad, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 32 miles |
| Highest Lift | 9,350ft |
| Resort Height | 4,626ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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Leukerbad
The ski area of Leukerbad is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 4,626ft, with 32 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Leukerbad has direct access to 32 miles of downhill skiing, with 18 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 9,350ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Leukerbad offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Leukerbad offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Leukerbad.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Leukerbad is 7 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Rinderhalde FIS', which is 1 miles in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Leukerbad?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 26 April.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to 6,391ft |
Ski Area Stats
Leukerbad Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 7 | 14 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | 15 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | 4 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 32 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 19 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Leukerbad Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 9,350ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 4,626ft |
| Resort Altitude (Leukerbad) | 4,626ft |
| Max Vertical | 4,724ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
S, W
Leukerbad has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
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Ski Lessons in Leukerbad
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Where is Leukerbad?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Leuk, Valais.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Leukerbad is Sion, 60 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Berne, Annecy, Basel, Milan Malpensa and Chambery 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 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 12,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 6 miles of ski runs, with 5 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Leukerbad open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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