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Charmey

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Charmey Ski Resort Guide

Charmey, Switzerland

Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates.
Total Piste Length30km
Highest Lift1,630m
Resort Height900m
 Nearest AirportsBasel and Berne
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Charmey

The ski area of Charmey is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 900m, with 30km of marked runs.

Summary

Charmey has direct access to 30km of downhill skiing, with 15 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.

Skiing

Charmey offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

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

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Charmey is 10km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Charmey?

The next notable snow forecast is 7cm, expected on 7 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Charmey Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 5 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 4 
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 6 
Downhill
Total Length
30km
Cross Country
Total Length
25km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
7

Altitudes & Slopes

Charmey Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,630m
Lowest Piste900m
Resort Altitude (Charmey)900m
Max Vertical730m

Ski Slope Aspects

N

Charmey has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Charmey
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners

Ski Lessons in Charmey

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Charmey Ski Schools and Charmey Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Charmey?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Val-de-Charmey, Gruyère District.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Charmey is Basel, 70 minutes drive away.

Berne, Geneva, Sion, Annecy, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Chambery, Friedrichshafen and Dole–Jura airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 5,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 7km of ski runs, with 1 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Charmey 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.

Charmey