La Tzoumaz Ski Resort Guide
La Tzoumaz, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 54km34 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,350m7,710ft |
| Resort Height | 1,500m4,921ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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La Tzoumaz
The ski area of La Tzoumaz is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,500m4,921ft, with 54km34 miles of marked runs.
Summary
La Tzoumaz is part of the Four Valleys ski area with access to 412km256 miles of downhill skiing, with 205 marked pistes, served by a total of 92 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in La Tzoumaz itself (54km34 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Four Valleys ski resorts of Bruson, Evolène, Nendaz, Siviez, Thyon les Collons, Verbier and Veysonnaz.
With ski lifts as high as 2,350m7,710ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
La Tzoumaz offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
La Tzoumaz is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in La Tzoumaz.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in La Tzoumaz is 10km6 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'La Tzoumaz', which is 6km4 miles in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in La Tzoumaz?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm-, expected on 21 December, with around 38cm15in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
La Tzoumaz Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | 7km4 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 31 | 49km30 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 21 | 49km30 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 54km34 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 9 | |
Four Valleys Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 106 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 77 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 412km256 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 92 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
La Tzoumaz Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,350m7,710ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,500m4,921ft |
| Resort Altitude (La Tzoumaz) | 1,500m4,921ft |
| Max Vertical | 850m2,789ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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La Tzoumaz has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in La Tzoumaz
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see La Tzoumaz Ski Schools and La Tzoumaz Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is La Tzoumaz?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Riddes, Martigny District.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to La Tzoumaz is Sion, 30 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Berne, Annecy, Basel, Chambery, Turin Caselle and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg 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 nine ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 5km3 miles of ski runs, with 4 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is La Tzoumaz open?
Opened (since 14 December 2024).
Closes : 21 April 2025.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
