Grächen Ski Resort Guide
Grächen, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 44km |
| Highest Lift | 2,890m |
| Resort Height | 1,620m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion 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 18cm, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Grächen Ski Area
| 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
| Highest Lift | 2,890m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,620m |
| Resort Altitude (Grächen) | 1,620m |
| Max Vertical | 1,270m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Grächen
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, Annecy and Berne 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?
Opened (since 14 December 2024).
Closes : 30 March 2025.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
