Brig Ski Resort Guide
Brig, Switzerland
Rated: 2/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 39km24 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,600m8,530ft |
| Resort Height | 680m2,231ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Berne |
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Brig
The ski area of Brig is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 680m2,231ft, with 39km24 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Brig has direct access to 39km24 miles of downhill skiing, with 80 marked pistes, served by a total of 9 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,600m8,530ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Brig offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Brig offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Brig?
The next notable snow forecast is 18cm7in, expected on 19 April, with around 52cm21in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Brig Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 4km2 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 12 | 34km21 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 1 | 1km1 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 39km24 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 4km2 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 9 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Brig Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,600m8,530ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,820m5,971ft |
| Resort Altitude (Brig) | 680m2,231ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,920m6,299ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Beginners | |
|---|---|
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Brig?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Brig-Glis, Valais.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Brig is Sion, 60 minutes drive away.
Berne, Geneva, Milan Malpensa, Basel, Milan Linate, Lugano, Annecy, Bergamo 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 nine ski lifts are able to uplift 4,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 1km1 miles of ski runs, with 4 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Brig 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.
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