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Grächen

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Grächen Ski Resort Guide

Grächen, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length44km
Highest Lift2,890m
Resort Height1,620m
 Nearest AirportsSion and Geneva
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Grächen

The ski area of Grächen is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,620m, with 44km of marked runs.

Summary

Grächen has direct access to 44km of downhill skiing, with 18 marked pistes, served by a total of 10 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,620m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,890m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Grächen offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Grächen offers some good boarding.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Grächen is 5km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Grächen?

The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 18 November.

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Ski Area Stats

Grächen Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 1 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 7 
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 4 
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 2 
Downhill
Total Length
44km
Cross Country
Total Length
2km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
10

Altitudes & Slopes

Grächen Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,890m
Lowest Piste1,620m
Resort Altitude (Grächen)1,620m
Max Vertical1,270m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Grächen
Intermediate Skiers
Snowboarding
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Apres-Ski

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Ski Lessons in Grächen

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Grächen Ski Schools and Grächen Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Grächen?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in St. Niklaus, Visp District.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Grächen is Sion, 70 minutes drive away.

Geneva, Milan Malpensa, Berne and Annecy airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 10,800 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 1km of ski runs, with 19 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Grächen 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.

Grächen