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Torgon Ski Resort Guide

Torgon, Switzerland

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length35km
Highest Lift2,001m
Resort Height1,150m
 Nearest AirportsSion and Geneva
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Torgon

The ski area of Torgon is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,150m, with 35km of marked runs.

Summary

Torgon is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area with access to 410km of downhill skiing, with 115 marked pistes, served by a total of 115 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Torgon itself (35km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Portes du Soleil ski resorts of Champéry, Champoussin, Les Crosets, Morgins, Abondance, Avoriaz, Châtel, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Grande Terche, Les Gets, Montriond, Morzine and Saint Jean d'Aulps.

With ski lifts as high as 2,001m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

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

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Torgon is 3km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Torgon?

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

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Ski Area Stats

Torgon Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 1 5km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 4 15km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 4 15km
Downhill
Total Length
35km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
11

Portes du Soleil Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Pistes
Number of runs
115
Downhill
Total Length
410km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
115

Altitudes & Slopes

Torgon Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,001m
Lowest Piste1,150m
Resort Altitude (Torgon)1,150m
Max Vertical851m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Torgon
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Torgon?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Vionnaz, Monthey.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

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

Geneva, Berne, Annecy, Basel, Chambery, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Dole–Jura and Turin Caselle 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 5km of ski runs, with 6 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Torgon open?

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

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

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