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Fiesch Ski Resort Guide

Fiesch, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForSnowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski.
Total Piste Length45km28 miles
Highest Lift2,870m9,416ft
Resort Height1,050m3,445ft
 Nearest AirportsSion and Lugano
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Fiesch

The ski area of Fiesch is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,050m3,445ft, with 45km28 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Fiesch has direct access to 45km28 miles of downhill skiing, with 11 marked pistes, served by a total of 10 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 2,870m9,416ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.

Snowboarding

Fiesch offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Fiesch.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Fiesch is 5km3 miles long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Fiesch?

The next notable snow forecast is 4cm2in, expected on 21 March, with around 22cm9in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Fiesch Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 2 13km8 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 5 17km11 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 4 15km9 miles
Downhill
Total Length
45km28 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
8km5 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
10

Altitudes & Slopes

Fiesch Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,870m9,416ft
Lowest Piste1,050m3,445ft
Resort Altitude (Fiesch)1,050m3,445ft
Max Vertical1,820m5,971ft

Ski Slope Aspects

NW

Fiesch has ski slopes facing north-west (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Fiesch
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

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Location and Map

Where is Fiesch?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Goms, Valais.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Fiesch is Sion, 70 minutes drive away.

Lugano, Basel, Milan Malpensa, Geneva, Zurich, Berne, Milan Linate and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 9,300 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 2km1 miles of ski runs,.

Season Dates

When is Fiesch open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is early December (Opens weekend from late November to mid December then full time), and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Fiesch Webcams

The Webcams in Fiesch are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.

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