Lenk Resort Guide
Lenk, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 132km82 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,100m6,890ft |
| Resort Height | 1,070m3,510ft |
| Nearest Airports | Berne and Basel |
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Lenk at a glance
Traditional, picturesque resort with a compact ski area linked to that of Adelboden. Originally a spa village, après-ski is generally geared towards a more mature clientelle, who have over 30 restaurants to choose from.
When will it snow in Lenk?
The next notable snow forecast for Lenk is 18cm7in, expected on 15 October, with around 42cm17in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Lenk Facts, Stats and Ratings
Lenk Rated
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
How High is Lenk?
| Highest Lift | 2,100m6,890ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,070m3,510ft |
| Resort Altitude (Lenk) | 1,070m3,510ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,030m3,379ft |
Ski Area, Pistes and Lifts
Lenk Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | 12km7 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 32 | 56km35 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 32 | 64km40 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 132km82 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 46km29 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 39 | |
Adelboden-Lenk Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 82 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 72 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 342km213 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 94 | |
Lenk Summary
The Swiss Ski Resort of Lenk is part of the Adelboden-Lenk ski area with access to 342km213 miles of downhill skiing, with 177 marked pistes, served by a total of 94 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Lenk itself (132km82 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Adelboden-Lenk ski resort of Adelboden.
With ski lifts as high as 2,100m6,890ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
On the Mountain
The longest possible descent in Lenk is 7km4 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Holzegg'.
Skiing in Lenk
Lenk offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding in Lenk
Gran Masta Park - www.gramastapark.ch
When is Lenk open?
Open from : November 30, 2019.
Closes : April 12, 2020.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Lenk.
Snow Making
Lenk is able to make snow, on 34km21 miles of ski runs, with 80 snow cannons.
Ski Lift Capacity
The 39 ski lifts of Lenk are able to uplift 38,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Where is Lenk?
Lenk is in the Swiss Alps in Adelboden-Lenk, Bern, Switzerland.
How can I get to Lenk?
By Air
The nearest airports to Lenk are Berne, Basel and Sion. There are seven airports within three hours drive.
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