Nara Ski Resort Guide
Nara, Switzerland
Rated: 2/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates and Beginners. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 19 miles |
| Highest Lift | 6,955ft |
| Resort Height | 2,953ft |
| Nearest Airports | Lugano and Milan Malpensa |
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Nara
The ski area of Nara is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 2,953ft, with 19 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Nara has direct access to 19 miles of downhill skiing, with 11 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 6,955ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Nara offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Nara offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Nara.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Nara is 4 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Nara?
The next notable snow forecast is 4in, expected on 22 December, with around 11in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 2,949ft | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Nara Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 19 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 4 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Nara Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 6,955ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Nara) | 2,953ft |
| Lowest Trail | 2,887ft |
| Max Vertical | 4,068ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
E
Nara has ski slopes facing east.
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Nara?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Nara is Lugano, 64 minutes drive away.
Milan Malpensa, Zurich, Milan Linate, Bergamo, Sion, Basel, Berne, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Brescia airports are all within three hours drive.
Lugano is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 4,350 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 3 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Nara open?
Opened (since December 20, 2024).
Closes : April 30, 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
