Chur Resort Guide
Chur, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 25km16 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,174m7,133ft |
| Resort Height | 600m1,969ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
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Chur at a glance
An excellent base for day trips to the major ski areas of Graubünden - Arosa; Lenzerheide, Flims and many others are easy to reach. Chur itself is an historic and cosmpolitan centre with a wide variety of shops and activities, as well as a ski area of its own which is directly accessible from the town centre by cable car.
When will it snow in Chur?
The next notable snow forecast for Chur is 1cm1in, expected on 15 July.
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Chur Facts, Stats and Ratings
Chur Rated
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
How High is Chur?
| Highest Lift | 2,174m7,133ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 600m1,969ft |
| Resort Altitude (Chur) | 600m1,969ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,574m5,164ft |
Ski Area, Pistes and Lifts
Chur Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 7km4 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 2 | 6km4 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 8km5 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | 4km2 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 25km16 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 5km3 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Chur Summary
The Swiss Ski Resort of Chur has direct access to 25km16 miles of downhill skiing, with 6 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,174m7,133ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
On the Mountain
The longest possible descent in Chur is 6km4 miles long.
Skiing in Chur
Chur offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding in Chur
Chur offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Chur.
When is Chur open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates for Chur.
Closed.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Chur.
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts of Chur are able to uplift 3,050 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Where is Chur?
Chur is in the Swiss Alps in Plessur, Graubünden, Switzerland.
How can I get to Chur?
By Air
The nearest airports to Chur are St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen and Zurich. There are 10 airports within three hours drive. St. Gallen-Altenrhein is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
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