Chandolin Resort Guide
Chandolin, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 54km34 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,715m8,907ft |
| Resort Height | 2,000m6,562ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Berne |
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Chandolin at a glance
At 2000 metres Chandolin is one of Europe's highest communities. The altitude guarantees snow as well as spectacular views, including the Matterhorn. This is a genuine and traditional village where the ski slopes are normally uncrowded.
When will it snow in Chandolin?
The next notable snow forecast for Chandolin is 1cm-, expected on 11 November, with around 6cm2in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Chandolin Facts, Stats and Ratings
Chandolin Rated
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
How High is Chandolin?
| Highest Lift | 2,715m8,907ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 2,000m6,562ft |
| Resort Altitude (Chandolin) | 2,000m6,562ft |
| Max Vertical | 715m2,346ft |
Ski Area, Pistes and Lifts
Chandolin Ski Area
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 14 | 28km17 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 13 | 26km16 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 54km34 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 14 | |
Sierre-Anniviers Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 36 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 28 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 159km99 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 51 | |
Chandolin Summary
The Swiss Ski Resort of Chandolin is part of the Sierre-Anniviers ski area with access to 159km99 miles of downhill skiing, with 80 marked pistes, served by a total of 51 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Chandolin itself (54km34 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Sierre-Anniviers ski resorts of Grimentz, St-Luc, Vercorin and Zinal.
The ski resort itself is at 2,000m6,562ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,715m8,907ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
On the Mountain
The most difficult run is the 'Noire Fini', which is 2km1 miles in length.
Skiing in Chandolin
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding in Chandolin
Snowboard park is in St Luc next to the Tignousa lift. It features jumps, rails, box, wall ride and music played. There's also a rest and relation area next to the park.
When is Chandolin open?
Open from : December 21, 2019.
Closes : April 18, 2020.
NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Chandolin.
Snow Making
Chandolin is able to make snow, on 25km16 miles of ski runs, with 20 snow cannons.
Ski Lift Capacity
The 14 ski lifts of Chandolin are able to uplift 11,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Where is Chandolin?
Chandolin is in the Swiss Alps in Sierre-Anniviers, Sierre, Switzerland.
How can I get to Chandolin?
By Air
The nearest airports to Chandolin are Sion, Berne and Annecy. There are four airports within three hours drive. Sion is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
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