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Veysonnaz Ski Resort Guide

Veysonnaz, Switzerland

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall!
Total Piste Length55km
Highest Lift2,450m
Resort Height1,470m
 Nearest AirportsSion and Geneva
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Veysonnaz

The ski area of Veysonnaz is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,470m, with 55km of marked runs.

Summary

Veysonnaz is part of the Four Valleys ski area with access to 412km of downhill skiing, with 205 marked pistes, served by a total of 92 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Veysonnaz itself (55km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Four Valleys ski resorts of Bruson, Evolène, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Siviez, Thyon les Collons and Verbier. Veysonnaz is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Siviez.

With ski lifts as high as 2,450m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

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

Snowboarding

Veysonnaz is highly rated by Snowboarders.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Veysonnaz is 5km long and the most difficult run is the 'Piste de l'Ours'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Veysonnaz?

The next notable snow forecast is 16cm, expected on 19 November, with around 68cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Veysonnaz Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
3km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 8 37km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 2 15km
Downhill
Total Length
55km
Cross Country
Total Length
5km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
11

Four Valleys Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
20
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
106
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
77
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 2 
Downhill
Total Length
412km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
92

Altitudes & Slopes

Veysonnaz Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,450m
Resort Altitude (Veysonnaz)1,470m
Lowest Piste1,400m
Max Vertical1,050m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, S, W

Veysonnaz has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west and east, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Veysonnaz
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Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Ski Lessons in Veysonnaz

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

Location and Map

Where is Veysonnaz?

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

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Veysonnaz is Sion, 30 minutes drive away.

Geneva, Berne, Annecy, Basel, Chambery 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 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 10km of ski runs, with 36 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Veysonnaz open?

 Opened (since 16 November 2024).

 Closes : 21 April 2025.

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

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