Ski in Les Crosets

Skiing in Les Crosets

Les Crosets (Portes du Soleil), Switzerland (1660m to 2277m)

A small ski station best suited to dedicated skiers, with five hotels (Hôtel Télécabine, Hôtel des Portes du Soleil, Hôtel le Relais Panoramique, Hôtel l’Etable and Les Crosets Mountain Lodge) located at the foot of the ski slopes. This village, located at 1,668m, is the ideal jumping-off point for families, sports lovers and anyone who wants to explore the Portes du Soleil.

In winter, the resort has a quick link connection with France over the spectacular pointe des Mossettes lift (2,277m). The experienced instructors at the Swiss Ski School await beginner and advanced skiers and snowboarders alike for lessons and guiding. Freestylers can get their fill of thrills in the Snowpark which, according to those in the know, is one of the world’s best! The bravest may tackle Chavanette, otherwise known as the ‘Swiss Wall.’

Les Crosets is not just about skiing. A multitude of other activities await visitors including snowshoeing on marked trails or a ride down the sledging run. Special events include nighttime sledging, Snowpark competitions and ski races.

Les Crosets

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Les Crosets Ski Facts

Les Crosets Ski Facts

		Expert Skiers
		Intermediate Skiers
		Beginners
		Snowboarding
		Snow
		Apres-ski
	2	Black Runs
	5	Red Runs
	7	Blue Runs
100km		Downhill Pistes
35		Ski Lifts
617m		Max Vertical
2277m		Highest Lift
1660m		Lowest Piste
1660m		Resort Altitude

Les Crosets

The Swiss ski resort of Les Crosets is part of the Portes du Soleil Ski Area with access to 423 individual pistes, served by 209 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Les Crosets itself (100km 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, Morgins, Torgon, Abondance, Avoriaz, Châtel, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Grande Terche, Les Gets, Montriond, Morzine and Saint Jean d'Aulps.

The ski resort itself is above 1500m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With skiing above 2000 metres, snow cover is generally reliable.

Snowmaking :- Les Crosets is able to augment natural snow, on 3km of ski runs, with 14 Snow Cannons.

Ski Lift Capacity :- The 35 Ski Lifts of Les Crosets are able to uplift 47,000 skiers / snowboarders per hour.

There are three airports within two hours drive, so ski weekends, snowboard breaks and short ski holidays to Les Crosets are perfectly feasible. Sion Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Skiing in Les Crosets

All levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert, are well-catered for in Les Crosets.

Snowboarding in Les Crosets

Swiss snowboard school ( tel: 24 / 4791679 )

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Chalet La Folie, Les Crosets

Chalet La Folie is located in Les Crosets, at the center of the Portes du Soleil. This chalet with beautiful view on the Dents du Midi is ideal for a holiday with family and friends. At 1750m La Folie has room for 12 persons and is located 5 minutes away from the skiruns.

Les Crosets in brief

Les Crosets Ski Resort is:-
Excellent for Expert Skiers.
Excellent for Intermediate Skiers.
Very good for Beginners.
Excellent for Snowboarding.

Les Crosets Snow Forecast

Map of Les Crosets