Bellwald Ski Resort Guide
Bellwald, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 30km |
| Highest Lift | 2,600m |
| Resort Height | 1,600m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Basel |
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Bellwald
A pretty mountain village in the Western Valais, slightly unusual in that it is located on the mountain side, rather than in the valley, and can be reached by cable car from Furgangen below.
Summary
The Swiss ski resort of Bellwald is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,600m, with 30km of marked runs.
Bellwald has direct access to 30km of downhill skiing, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,600m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,600m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Bellwald offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Bellwald?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm, expected on 5 December.
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Ski Area Stats
Bellwald Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3km | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 19km | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9km | |
| Downhill Total Length | 30km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 7km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Altitudes
Bellwald Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,600m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,650m |
| Resort Altitude (Bellwald) | 1,600m |
| Max Vertical | 1,000m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Bellwald Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Bellwald is 4km long.
Snowboarding
Located at 2050m
Location and Map
Where is Bellwald?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Goms, Valais.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Bellwald is Sion, 80 minutes drive away.
Basel, Milan Malpensa, Lugano, Geneva, Zurich and Berne airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 7,150 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 11 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Bellwald open?
Open from : 12 December 2020.
Closes : 4 April 2021.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Bellwald, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Bellwald Tourist Office for the latest.
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