Related Regions: Switzerland, Valais, Sion Airport (SIR)

Grächen Overview

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Grächen

The Valaisian winter-sports paradise of Grächen-St. Niklaus is ideal for anyone who loves snow. Perched on a magnificent sunwashed plateau (1,620 m above sea level) just short of Zermatt, it offers fantastic views of the highest Alpine peaks in Valais.

Elevation

  • Summit
    9409ft
  • Vertical Drop
    4094ft
  • Base
    5311ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

5%

Intermediate Runs

75%

Advanced Runs

15%

Expert Runs

5%

Runs

26 MILES

Terrain Parks

1

Longest Run

4 MILES

Skiable Terrain

40 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 12
  • Gondolas & Trams: 1
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 4
  • Triple Chairs: 0
  • Double Chairs: 1
  • Surface Lifts: 6

Tourist Office

3925 Grächen

Switzerland

Phone: +41 27 955 60 60

info@graechen.ch

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/15/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/14/2013

Projected Days Open: 121

Days Open Last Year: 120

Years Open: 27

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