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Chur Ski Resort Guide

Chur, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length25km
Highest Lift2,174m
Resort Height600m
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen
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Chur

The ski area of Chur is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 600m, with 25km of marked runs.

Summary

Chur has direct access to 25km of downhill skiing, with 6 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 2,174m, 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 6km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Chur?

The next notable snow forecast is 4cm, expected on 21 March, with around 37cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Snow this week

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Ski Area Stats

Chur Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 1 7km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 2 6km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 2 8km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 1 4km
Downhill
Total Length
25km
Cross Country
Total Length
5km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
7

Altitudes & Slopes

Chur Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,174m
Lowest Piste600m
Resort Altitude (Chur)600m
Max Vertical1,574m

Ski Slope Aspects

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Chur has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Chur
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Chur?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Region Plessur, 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?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Early April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Talking about Chur

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