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Bürchen Ski Resort Guide

Bürchen, Switzerland

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates.
Total Piste Length25km
Highest Lift2,540m
Resort Height1,350m
 Nearest AirportsSion and Berne
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Bürchen

The ski area of Bürchen is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,350m, with 25km of marked runs.

Summary

Bürchen has direct access to 25km of downhill skiing, with 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 10 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 2,540m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.

Snowboarding

Bürchen offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Bürchen.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Bürchen is 3km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Bürchen?

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

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Ski Area Stats

Bürchen Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 4 8km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 6 8km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 4 9km
Downhill
Total Length
25km
Cross Country
Total Length
25km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
10

Altitudes & Slopes

Bürchen Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,540m
Lowest Piste1,480m
Resort Altitude (Bürchen)1,350m
Max Vertical1,190m

Location and Map

Where is Bürchen?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Raron District, Valais.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Bürchen is Sion, 50 minutes drive away.

Berne, Milan Malpensa, Annecy, Milan Linate and Geneva 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 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 6,350 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 13km of ski runs, with 4 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Bürchen 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.

Bürchen