Leysin Ski Resort Guide
Leysin, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 60km |
| Highest Lift | 2,331m |
| Resort Height | 1,263m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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Leysin
The ski area of Leysin is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,263m, with 60km of marked runs.
Summary
Leysin is part of the Alpes Vaudoises ski area with access to 220km of downhill skiing, with 121 marked pistes, served by a total of 54 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Leysin itself (60km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Alpes Vaudoises ski resorts of Les Diablerets and Villars - Gryon.
With ski lifts as high as 2,331m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Leysin is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Leysin.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Chaux-de-Mont'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Leysin?
The next notable snow forecast is 13cm, expected on 22 December, with around 42cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Leysin Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 2km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | 15km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 12 | 43km |
| Downhill Total Length | 60km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 7km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 16 | |
Alpes Vaudoises Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 121 | |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Total Length | 220km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 54 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Leysin Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,331m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Leysin) | 1,263m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,257m |
| Max Vertical | 1,074m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Leysin has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Leysin
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Leysin Ski Schools and Leysin Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Leysin?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Aigle District, Canton of Vaud.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Leysin is Sion, 60 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Berne, Annecy, Basel, Chambery, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Turin Caselle and Dole–Jura 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 16 ski lifts are able to uplift 18,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 5km of ski runs, with 68 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Leysin open?
Opened (since 21 November 2024).
Closes : 13 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.
