Lenk Ski Resort Guide
Lenk, Switzerland
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 132km |
| Highest Lift | 2,100m |
| Resort Height | 1,070m |
| Nearest Airports | Berne 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?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 21 December, with around 38cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,169m | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Lenk Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | 12km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 32 | 56km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 32 | 64km |
| Downhill Total Length | 132km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 46km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 39 | |
Adelboden-Lenk Ski Area
| 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
| Highest Lift | 2,100m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,070m |
| Resort Altitude (Lenk) | 1,070m |
| Max Vertical | 1,030m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Lenk
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 District, Canton of Bern.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Lenk is Berne, 100 minutes drive away.
Basel, Geneva, Sion, 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?
Opened (since 12 December 2024).
Closes : 30 March 2025.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
