Avers / Cresta Ski Resort Guide
Avers / Cresta, Switzerland
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 12km7 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,540m8,333ft |
| Resort Height | 1,963m6,440ft |
| Nearest Airports | Lugano and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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Avers / Cresta
The ski area of Avers / Cresta is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,963m6,440ft, with 12km7 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Avers / Cresta has direct access to 12km7 miles of downhill skiing, with 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 3 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,963m6,440ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,540m8,333ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Avers / Cresta offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Avers / Cresta.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Avers / Cresta is 2km1 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Avers / Cresta?
The next notable snow forecast is 9cm4in, expected on 23 December.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Avers / Cresta Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 1km1 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | 6km4 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | 5km3 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 12km7 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 14km9 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 3 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Avers / Cresta Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,540m8,333ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 2,000m6,562ft |
| Resort Altitude (Avers / Cresta) | 1,963m6,440ft |
| Max Vertical | 577m1,893ft |
Location and Map
Where is Avers / Cresta?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Avers / Cresta is Lugano, 102 minutes drive away.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Zurich, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Bergamo and Memmingen airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The three ski lifts are able to uplift 1,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Avers / Cresta open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
