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Le Markstein Ski Resort Guide

Le Markstein, France

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates.
Highest Lift1,267m4,157ft
Resort Height1,030m3,379ft
 Nearest AirportsBasel and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
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Le Markstein

The ski area of Le Markstein is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,030m3,379ft.

Summary

Le Markstein has direct access to 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 9 ski lifts.

The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.

Skiing

There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.

Snowboarding

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

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Le Markstein is 1km1 miles long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Le Markstein?

The next notable snow forecast is 4cm2in, expected on 28 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Le Markstein Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 2 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 4 
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 3 
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 3 
Cross Country
Total Length
69km43 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
9

Altitudes & Slopes

Le Markstein Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,267m4,157ft
Lowest Piste1,087m3,566ft
Resort Altitude (Le Markstein)1,030m3,379ft
Max Vertical237m778ft

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Location and Map

Where is Le Markstein?

This ski resort is in the French Alps in Oderen, Thann-Guebwiller.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Le Markstein is Basel, 62 minutes drive away.

Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Strasbourg, Zurich, Berne, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Dole–Jura, Metz, St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Stuttgart airports are all within three hours drive.

Basel and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The nine ski lifts are able to uplift 4,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 4km2 miles of ski runs, with 31 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Le Markstein open?

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

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

Le Markstein