Chur Ski Resort Guide
Chur, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 25km16 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,174m7,133ft |
| Resort Height | 600m1,969ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
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Chur
The ski area of Chur is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 600m1,969ft, with 25km16 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Chur has direct access to 25km16 miles of downhill skiing, with 6 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,174m7,133ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Chur offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Chur offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Chur.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Chur is 6km4 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Chur?
The next notable snow forecast is 20cm8in, expected on 22 December, with around 48cm19in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Chur Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 7km4 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 2 | 6km4 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 8km5 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | 4km2 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 25km16 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 5km3 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Chur Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,174m7,133ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 600m1,969ft |
| Resort Altitude (Chur) | 600m1,969ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,574m5,164ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Chur has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Chur?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Region Plessur, Canton Grisons.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Chur is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 56 minutes drive away.
Friedrichshafen, Zurich, Lugano, Memmingen, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Innsbruck Airport, Milan Malpensa and Berne airports are all within three hours drive.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 3,050 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Chur open?
Opened (since 7 December 2024).
Closes : 16 March 2025.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
