Bürchen Ski Resort Guide
Bürchen, Switzerland
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 25km16 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,540m8,333ft |
| Resort Height | 1,350m4,429ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Berne |
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Bürchen
The ski area of Bürchen is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,350m4,429ft, with 25km16 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Bürchen has direct access to 25km16 miles of downhill skiing, with 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 10 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,540m8,333ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Bürchen offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Bürchen.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Bürchen is 3km2 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Bürchen?
The next notable snow forecast is 12cm5in, expected on 21 November.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to 1,629m5,344ft | Snow to 1,599m5,246ft |
Ski Area Stats
Bürchen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 8km5 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | 8km5 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | 9km6 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 25km16 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 25km16 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 10 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Bürchen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,540m8,333ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,480m4,856ft |
| Resort Altitude (Bürchen) | 1,350m4,429ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,190m3,904ft |
Location and Map
Where is Bürchen?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Raron District, Valais.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Bürchen is Sion, 50 minutes drive away.
Berne, Milan Malpensa, Annecy, Milan Linate and Geneva 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 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 6,350 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 13km8 miles of ski runs, with 4 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Bürchen 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.
