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Brig Ski Resort Guide

Brig, Switzerland

Rated: 2/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForBeginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski.
Total Piste Length39km
Highest Lift2,600m
Resort Height680m
 Nearest AirportsSion and Berne
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Brig

The ski area of Brig is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 680m, with 39km of marked runs.

Summary

Brig has direct access to 39km of downhill skiing, with 80 marked pistes, served by a total of 9 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 2,600m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Brig offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Brig offers some good boarding.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Brig?

There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Brig.

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Ski Area Stats

Brig Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 2 4km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1234km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 1 1km
Downhill
Total Length
39km
Cross Country
Total Length
4km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
9

Altitudes & Slopes

Brig Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,600m
Lowest Piste1,820m
Resort Altitude (Brig)680m
Max Vertical1,920m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Brig
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Brig?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Brig-Glis, Valais.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

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

Berne, Geneva, Milan Malpensa, Basel, Milan Linate, Lugano, Annecy, Bergamo 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 nine ski lifts are able to uplift 4,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 1km of ski runs, with 4 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Brig 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.

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