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Lenk Ski Resort Guide

Lenk, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length132km
Highest Lift2,100m
Resort Height1,070m
 Nearest AirportsBerne and Basel
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Lenk

The ski area of Lenk is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,070m, with 132km of marked runs.

Summary

Lenk is part of the Adelboden-Lenk ski area with access to 342km of downhill skiing, with 177 marked pistes, served by a total of 94 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Lenk itself (132km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Adelboden-Lenk ski resort of Adelboden.

With ski lifts as high as 2,100m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

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

Snowboarding

Lenk offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Lenk.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Lenk is 7km long and the most difficult run is the 'Holzegg'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Lenk?

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

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Ski Area Stats

Lenk Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 8 12km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
3256km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
3264km
Downhill
Total Length
132km
Cross Country
Total Length
46km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
39

Adelboden-Lenk Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
22
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
82
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
72
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 1 
Downhill
Total Length
342km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
94

Altitudes & Slopes

Lenk Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,100m
Lowest Piste1,070m
Resort Altitude (Lenk)1,070m
Max Vertical1,030m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Lenk
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Lenk

Find a Ski Instructor

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

Location and Map

Where is Lenk?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Obersimmental-Saanen, Bern.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Lenk is Berne, 100 minutes drive away.

Basel, Sion, Geneva, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich and Annecy airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 39 ski lifts are able to uplift 38,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 34km of ski runs, with 80 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Lenk open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Piste Map

Lenk Piste Map
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