Vercorin Ski Resort Guide
Vercorin, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 3 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 35km22 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,398m7,867ft |
| Resort Height | 1,341m4,400ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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Vercorin
The ski area of Vercorin is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,341m4,400ft, with 35km22 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Vercorin is part of the Sierre-Anniviers ski area with access to 159km99 miles of downhill skiing, with 80 marked pistes, served by a total of 51 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Vercorin itself (35km22 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Sierre-Anniviers ski resorts of Chandolin, Grimentz, St-Luc and Zinal.
With ski lifts as high as 2,398m7,867ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Vercorin offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Vercorin offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Vercorin.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Vercorin is 8km5 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Vercorin?
The next notable snow forecast is 18cm7in, expected on 19 November, with around 68cm27in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Vercorin Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 3km2 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | 22km14 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | 10km6 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 35km22 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 15km9 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 10 | |
Sierre-Anniviers Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 36 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 28 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 159km99 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 51 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Vercorin Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,398m7,867ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,822m5,978ft |
| Resort Altitude (Vercorin) | 1,341m4,400ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,057m3,468ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Vercorin has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Vercorin
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Vercorin Ski Schools and Vercorin Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Vercorin?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Chalais, Sierre District.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Vercorin is Sion, 40 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Berne, Annecy, Chambery, Turin Caselle and Basel 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 6,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 8 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Vercorin open?
Open from : 21 December 2024.
Closes : 21 April 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
