Thyon les Collons Ski Resort Guide
Thyon les Collons, Switzerland
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 200km124 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,100m6,890ft |
| Resort Height | 1,300m4,265ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Berne |
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Thyon les Collons
A satellite village above Veysonnaz, not yet trendy, with magnificent views over the Rhone Valley.
Summary
The Swiss ski resort of Thyon les Collons is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,300m4,265ft, with 200km124 miles of marked runs.
Thyon les Collons is part of the Four Valleys ski area with access to 412km256 miles of downhill skiing, with 205 marked pistes, served by a total of 92 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Thyon les Collons itself (200km124 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Four Valleys ski resorts of Bruson, Evolène, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Siviez, Verbier and Veysonnaz.
With ski lifts as high as 2,100m6,890ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Thyon les Collons?
The next notable snow forecast is 20cm8in, expected on 6 May, with around 129cm51in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Thyon les Collons Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 7 | 10km6 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 21 | 20km12 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 17 | 170km106 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 200km124 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 20km12 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 40 | |
Four Valleys Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 106 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 77 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 412km256 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 92 | |
Altitudes
Thyon les Collons Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,100m6,890ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,515m4,970ft |
| Resort Altitude (Thyon les Collons) | 1,300m4,265ft |
| Max Vertical | 800m2,625ft |
Ratings & Suitability
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Thyon les Collons Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Thyon les Collons is 4km2 miles long.
Snowboarding
Hosting the Snowboard Swiss Cup the King of the Mountain and Championnat Suisse de Snowboard Junior.
Location and Map
Where is Thyon les Collons?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Four Valleys, Valais.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Thyon les Collons is Sion, 38 minutes drive away.
Berne, Geneva, Annecy and Chambery airports are all within three hours drive.
Sion is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 40 ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 40km25 miles of ski runs, with 68 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Thyon les Collons open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Closed.
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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 Thyon les Collons, 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 Thyon les Collons Tourist Office for the latest.
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