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Praz de Lys Sommand

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Praz de Lys Sommand Ski Resort Guide

Praz de Lys Sommand, France

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForBeginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall.
Total Piste Length60km
Highest Lift1,980m
Resort Height1,413m
 Nearest AirportsAnnecy and Geneva
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Praz de Lys Sommand

The ski area of Praz de Lys Sommand is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,413m, with 60km of marked runs.

Summary

Praz de Lys Sommand has direct access to 60km of downhill skiing, with 66 marked pistes, served by a total of 23 ski lifts.

Praz de Lys Sommand comprises the villages of Praz de Lys and Sommand.

Skiing

Praz de Lys Sommand offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Praz de Lys Sommand offers some good boarding.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Praz de Lys Sommand is 6km long and the most difficult run is the 'La Combe Perret'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Praz de Lys Sommand?

The next notable snow forecast is 9cm, expected on 23 March, with around 23cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Praz de Lys Sommand Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 8 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
16
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
32
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
10
Downhill
Total Length
60km
Cross Country
Total Length
60km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
23

Altitudes & Slopes

Praz de Lys Sommand Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,980m
Resort Altitude (Praz de Lys Sommand)1,413m
Lowest Piste1,200m
Max Vertical1,000m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E

Praz de Lys Sommand has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as east.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Praz de Lys Sommand
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Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Location and Map

Where is Praz de Lys Sommand?

This ski resort is in the French Alps.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Praz de Lys Sommand is Annecy, 43 minutes drive away.

Geneva, Chambery, Dole–Jura, Sion, Berne, Lyon Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry and Grenoble airports are all within three hours drive.

Annecy and Geneva are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 23 ski lifts are able to uplift 25,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 6km of ski runs, with 25 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Praz de Lys Sommand open?

 Open (since December 16, 2023).

 Closes : April 1, 2024.

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

Praz de Lys Sommand