Champoussin Resort Guide
Champoussin, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 10km6 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,350m7,710ft |
| Resort Height | 1,310m4,298ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Berne |
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Champoussin at a glance
A small purpose-built ski station built in tasteful Swiss 'giant chalet' style and thus looks older than it is. Much of the resort life is centred around the Residence Royal Alpage Club, one of the few après-ski options. At a relatively snow-sure altitude it has a key position in the giant Franco-Swiss Portes du Soleil region.
When will it snow in Champoussin?
The next notable snow forecast for Champoussin is 7cm3in, expected on 27 November, with around 9cm4in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Champoussin Facts, Stats and Ratings
Champoussin Rated
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How High is Champoussin?
| Highest Lift | 2,350m7,710ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,680m5,512ft |
| Resort Altitude (Champoussin) | 1,310m4,298ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,040m3,412ft |
Ski Area, Pistes and Lifts
Champoussin Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 1km1 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | 9km6 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 7 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 10km6 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Portes du Soleil Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 100 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 122 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 31 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 400km249 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 243km151 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 196 | |
Champoussin Summary
The Swiss Ski Resort of Champoussin is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area with access to 400km249 miles of downhill skiing, with 285 marked pistes, served by a total of 196 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Champoussin itself (10km6 miles 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, Les Crosets, Morgins, Torgon, Abondance, Avoriaz, Châtel, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Grande Terche, Les Gets, Montriond, Morzine and Saint Jean d'Aulps.
With ski lifts as high as 2,350m7,710ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
On the Mountain
The longest possible descent in Champoussin is 7km4 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Aiguille des Champeys', which is 1km1 miles in length.
Skiing in Champoussin
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding in Champoussin
Champoussin offers some good boarding.
When is Champoussin open?
Open from : December 21, 2019.
Closes : April 12, 2020.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Champoussin.
Snow Making
Champoussin is able to make snow, with 9 snow cannons.
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts of Champoussin are able to uplift 7,950 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Where is Champoussin?
Champoussin is in the Swiss Alps in Monthey, Valais, Switzerland.
How can I get to Champoussin?
By Air
The nearest airports to Champoussin are Sion, Berne and Geneva. There are 10 airports within three hours drive.
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