Mount Lyford Ski Resort Guide
Mount Lyford, New Zealand
Rated: 4/5 (from 1 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,750m5,741ft |
| Resort Height | 1,280m4,199ft |
| Nearest Airports | Christchurch and Woodbourne |
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Mount Lyford
A commercial field since 1991. Excellent advanced level skiing and a rapid development in progress with new building tastefully designed in wood, including new log lodges. Daily shuttle busses run from Christchurch and Kaikoura.
Summary
The New Zealand ski resort of Mount Lyford is at an altitude of 1,280m4,199ft.
Mount Lyford has direct access to 24 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
Skiing
Mount Lyford offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Mount Lyford?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm1in, expected on 19 June, with around 49cm19in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Mount Lyford Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 5 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 3km2 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes
Mount Lyford Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,750m5,741ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Mount Lyford) | 1,280m4,199ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,249m4,098ft |
| Max Vertical | 501m1,644ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers |
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Mount Lyford Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Mount Lyford is 3km2 miles long.
Snowboarding
Boarder Cross Cup
Location and Map
Where is Mount Lyford?
This ski resort is in Hurunui, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Mount Lyford is Christchurch, 115 minutes drive away.
Woodbourne airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 1,300 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Mount Lyford 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.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Mount Lyford, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Mount Lyford Tourist Office for the latest.
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