Fiesch Ski Resort Guide
Fiesch, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 45km |
| Highest Lift | 2,870m |
| Resort Height | 1,050m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Lugano |
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Fiesch
The ski area of Fiesch is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,050m, with 45km of marked runs.
Summary
Fiesch has direct access to 45km of downhill skiing, with 11 marked pistes, served by a total of 10 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,870m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Fiesch offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Fiesch.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Fiesch is 5km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Fiesch?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 21 December, with around 36cm 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 | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Fiesch Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 13km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | 17km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | 15km |
| Downhill Total Length | 45km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 8km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 10 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Fiesch Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,870m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,050m |
| Resort Altitude (Fiesch) | 1,050m |
| Max Vertical | 1,820m |
Ski Slope Aspects
NW
Fiesch has ski slopes facing north-west (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Fiesch?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Goms District, Valais.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Fiesch is Sion, 70 minutes drive away.
Lugano, Basel, Milan Malpensa, Geneva, Zurich, Berne, Milan Linate and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 9,300 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 2km of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Fiesch open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December (Opens weekend from late November to mid December then full time), and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Fiesch Webcams
The Webcams in Fiesch are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
