Champoussin Ski Resort Guide
Champoussin, Switzerland
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| 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
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.
Summary
The Swiss ski resort of Champoussin is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,310m4,298ft, with 10km6 miles of marked runs.
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.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Champoussin offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Champoussin?
The next notable snow forecast is 32cm13in, expected on 22 January, with around 73cm29in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Champoussin Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 1km1 miles |
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| 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 | |
Altitudes
Champoussin Ski Area Heights
| 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 |
Ratings & Suitability
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Champoussin Overview
Notable Ski Runs
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.
Location and Map
Where is Champoussin?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Monthey, Valais.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Champoussin is Sion, 70 minutes drive away.
Berne, Geneva, Annecy, Chambery, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Turin Caselle and Dole–Jura airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 7,950 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 9 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Champoussin open?
Closes : April 10, 2021.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Mid April.
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 Champoussin, 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 Champoussin Tourist Office for the latest.
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