Mount Lyford Ski Resort Guide
Mount Lyford, New Zealand
Rated: 4/5 (from 1 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,750m |
| Resort Height | 1,280m |
| Nearest Airports | Christchurch and Woodbourne |
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Mount Lyford
The ski area of Mount Lyford is at an altitude of 1,280m.
Summary
Mount Lyford has direct access to 24 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
Skiing
Mount Lyford offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Mount Lyford offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Mount Lyford.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Mount Lyford is 3km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Mount Lyford?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 21 November.
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Ski Area Stats
Mount Lyford Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 5 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 3km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Mount Lyford Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,750m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Mount Lyford) | 1,280m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,249m |
| Max Vertical | 501m |
Ski Slope Aspects
SW
Mount Lyford has ski slopes facing south-west (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers |
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Location and Map
Where is Mount Lyford?
This ski resort is in Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Mount Lyford is Christchurch, 115 minutes drive away.
Woodbourne airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 1,300 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Mount Lyford open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
