Veysonnaz Ski Resort Guide
Veysonnaz, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
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| Total Piste Length | 55km |
| Highest Lift | 2,450m |
| Resort Height | 1,470m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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Veysonnaz
The ski area of Veysonnaz is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,470m, with 55km of marked runs.
Summary
Veysonnaz is part of the Four Valleys ski area with access to 412km of downhill skiing, with 205 marked pistes, served by a total of 92 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Veysonnaz itself (55km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Four Valleys ski resorts of Bruson, Evolène, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Siviez, Thyon les Collons and Verbier. Veysonnaz is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Siviez.
With ski lifts as high as 2,450m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Veysonnaz is highly rated by Snowboarders.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Veysonnaz is 5km long and the most difficult run is the 'Piste de l'Ours'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Veysonnaz?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 21 December, with around 37cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Veysonnaz Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3km | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | 37km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 15km |
| Downhill Total Length | 55km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 5km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Four Valleys Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 106 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 77 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 412km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 92 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Veysonnaz Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,450m |
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| Resort Altitude (Veysonnaz) | 1,470m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,400m |
| Max Vertical | 1,050m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Veysonnaz has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
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Ski Lessons in Veysonnaz
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Veysonnaz Ski Schools and Veysonnaz Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Veysonnaz?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Sion District, Valais.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Veysonnaz is Sion, 30 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Berne, Annecy, Basel, Chambery 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 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 10km of ski runs, with 36 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Veysonnaz open?
Opened (since 16 November 2024).
Closes : 21 April 2025.
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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
