Torgon Ski Resort Guide
Torgon, Switzerland
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 35km |
| Highest Lift | 2,001m |
| Resort Height | 1,150m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion 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 400km of downhill skiing, with 285 marked pistes, served by a total of 196 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?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 21 December, with around 32cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
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| Snow to 1,169m | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Torgon Ski Area
| 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
| Pistes Number of runs | 115 | |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Total Length | 410km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 115 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Torgon Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,001m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,150m |
| Resort Altitude (Torgon) | 1,150m |
| Max Vertical | 851m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Torgon
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Torgon Ski Schools and Torgon Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Torgon?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Vionnaz, Monthey District.
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.
