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Lake Louise Ski Resort Guide

Lake Louise, Canada

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length100km62 miles
Highest Lift2,640m8,661ft
Resort Height1,650m5,413ft
 Nearest AirportCalgary International
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Lake Louise

The ski area of Lake Louise is in the Canadian Rockies at an altitude of 1,650m5,413ft, with 100km62 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Lake Louise has direct access to 100km62 miles of downhill skiing, with 113 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,650m5,413ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,640m8,661ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

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

Snowboarding

Lake Louise offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Lake Louise.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Lake Louise is 8km5 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'ER 3'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Lake Louise?

The next notable snow forecast is 1cm1in, expected on 7 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Lake Louise Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
96
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
26
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
17
Downhill
Total Length
100km62 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
80km50 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
12

Altitudes & Slopes

Lake Louise Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,640m8,661ft
Lowest Piste1,650m5,413ft
Resort Altitude (Lake Louise)1,650m5,413ft
Max Vertical990m3,248ft

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, S, W

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

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Lake Louise
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Lake Louise?

This ski resort is in the Canadian Rockies in Improvement District No. 9, Alberta.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Lake Louise is Calgary International, 137 minutes drive away.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 18,790 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 100 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Lake Louise open?

 Opened (since November 5, 2024).

Usual opening is early November, and usual closing is Early May.

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

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