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Leysin Ski Resort Guide

Leysin, Switzerland

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length60km
Highest Lift2,331m
Resort Height1,263m
 Nearest AirportsSion and Geneva
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Leysin

The ski area of Leysin is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,263m, with 60km of marked runs.

Summary

Leysin is part of the Alpes Vaudoises ski area with access to 220km of downhill skiing, with 121 marked pistes, served by a total of 54 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Leysin itself (60km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Alpes Vaudoises ski resorts of Les Diablerets and Villars - Gryon.

With ski lifts as high as 2,331m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Leysin is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Leysin.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Chaux-de-Mont'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Leysin?

The next notable snow forecast is 5cm, expected on 23 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Leysin Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 2 2km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 5 15km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
1243km
Downhill
Total Length
60km
Cross Country
Total Length
7km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
16

Alpes Vaudoises Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Pistes
Number of runs
121
Downhill
Total Length
220km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
54

Altitudes & Slopes

Leysin Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,331m
Resort Altitude (Leysin)1,263m
Lowest Piste1,257m
Max Vertical1,074m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, S, W

Leysin has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

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

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Ski Lessons in Leysin

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Location and Map

Where is Leysin?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Aigle, Vaud.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Leysin is Sion, 60 minutes drive away.

Geneva, Berne, Annecy, Basel, Chambery, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Dole–Jura and Turin Caselle airports are all within three hours drive.

Sion is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 16 ski lifts are able to uplift 18,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 5km of ski runs, with 68 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Leysin open?

 Closes : 8 April 2024.

Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.

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

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