Champéry Ski Resort Guide
Champéry, Switzerland
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 165km |
| Highest Lift | 2,280m |
| Resort Height | 1,050m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
Champéry
Champéry is a picturesque ski resort in Switzerland. It offers a blend of traditional charm and modern amenities for winter sports enthusiasts.
Summary
Nestled in the Val d'Illiez, Champéry provides access to the vast Portes du Soleil ski area. With over 600 kilometers of slopes, it caters to all skill levels amid breathtaking mountain scenery.
The ski area of Champéry is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,050m, with 165km of marked runs.
Champéry is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area with access to 650km of downhill skiing, with 285 marked pistes, served by a total of 196 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Champéry itself (165km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Portes du Soleil ski resorts of Champoussin, Les Crosets, Morgins, Torgon, Abondance, Avoriaz, Châtel, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Grande Terche, Les Gets, Montriond, Morzine and Saint Jean d'Aulps.
With ski lifts as high as 2,280m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Champéry is 7km long and the most difficult run is the 'Chavanette'.
Snow and Weather
Champéry typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 150 cm during peak winter months. For the most current snow reports and conditions, check J2Ski for the latest updates.
When will it snow in Champéry?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Champéry.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Champéry Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | 4km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 31 | 47km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 32 | 46km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | 3km |
| Downhill Total Length | 165km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 10km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 27 | |
Portes du Soleil Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 115 | |
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| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 115 | |
Champéry Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,280m |
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| Resort Altitude (Champéry) | 1,050m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,040m |
| Max Vertical | 1,240m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
Champéry's ski area features the majestic Dents du Midi mountain range, with elevations reaching up to 2,466 meters. Notable pistes include the Les Crosets and Champéry-Les Crosets runs, accessed by lifts such as the Grand Paradis and Telepherique du Croix de Culet.
Champéry offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Ski Lessons in Champéry
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Champéry Ski Schools and Champéry Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy the terrain parks at Les Crosets and Champéry, which offer various features for all skill levels. The parks provide an excellent space for both beginners and experienced riders to hone their skills.
Location and Map
Where is Champéry?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Monthey District, Valais.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Champéry 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.
Champéry is easily accessible via Geneva Airport, approximately 1.5 hours away by car. The resort is also reachable by train, with connections from major Swiss cities leading to Aigle and then a short transfer to Champéry.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 27 ski lifts are able to uplift 26,450 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 50km of ski runs, with 636 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Champéry open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, visitors can unwind at popular spots like the Bar Le Funi and Les Caves. For dining, La Pinte offers local cuisine, while the lively atmosphere at Le Barillon keeps the night going.
