Chur Ski Resort Guide
Chur, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall 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
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.
Summary
The Swiss ski resort of Chur is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 600m1,969ft, with 25km16 miles of marked runs.
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.
Skiing
Chur offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Chur offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Chur.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Chur?
The next notable snow forecast is 71cm28in, expected on 26 October, with around 85cm34in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,075m3,527ft | Snow to 887m2,910ft |
Ski Area Stats
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 | |
Altitudes
Chur Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,174m7,133ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 600m1,969ft |
| Resort Altitude (Chur) | 600m1,969ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,574m5,164ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Chur Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Chur is 6km4 miles long.
Location and Map
Where is Chur?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Plessur, Graubünden.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Chur is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 56 minutes drive away.
Friedrichshafen, Zurich, Lugano, Memmingen, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Innsbruck Airport, Milan Malpensa and Berne airports are all 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.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 3,050 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Chur open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Early 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 Chur, 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 Chur Tourist Office for the latest.
Talking about Chur
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Chur Webcams
The Webcams in Chur are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
