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Leukerbad Ski Resort Guide

Leukerbad, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length52km
Highest Lift2,850m
Resort Height1,410m
 Nearest AirportsSion and Geneva
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Leukerbad

The ski area of Leukerbad is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,410m, with 52km of marked runs.

Summary

Leukerbad has direct access to 52km of downhill skiing, with 18 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 2,850m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Leukerbad offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

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

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Leukerbad is 11km long and the most difficult run is the 'Rinderhalde FIS', which is 2km in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Leukerbad?

The next notable snow forecast is 13cm, expected on 21 November, with around 29cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Snow this week

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Ski Area Stats

Leukerbad Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 7 23km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 8 24km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 5 6km
Downhill
Total Length
52km
Cross Country
Total Length
30km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
11

Altitudes & Slopes

Leukerbad Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,850m
Lowest Piste1,410m
Resort Altitude (Leukerbad)1,410m
Max Vertical1,440m

Ski Slope Aspects

S, W

Leukerbad has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Leukerbad
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Hire in Leukerbad

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Ski Hire Shops in Leukerbad.

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Ski Lessons in Leukerbad

Find a Ski Instructor

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

Location and Map

Where is Leukerbad?

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

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

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

Geneva, Berne, Annecy, Basel, Milan Malpensa and Chambery 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 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 12,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 10km of ski runs, with 5 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Leukerbad open?

 Open from : 21 December 2024.

 Closes : 21 April 2025.

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

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

Piste Map

Leukerbad Piste Map
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