Praz de Lys Sommand Ski Resort Guide
Praz de Lys Sommand, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 60km |
| Highest Lift | 1,980m |
| Resort Height | 1,413m |
| Nearest Airports | Annecy 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?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Praz de Lys Sommand.
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Ski Area Stats
Praz de Lys Sommand Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | |
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| 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
| Highest Lift | 1,980m |
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| Resort Altitude (Praz de Lys Sommand) | 1,413m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,200m |
| Max Vertical | 1,000m |
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
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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, Grenoble, Lyon St-Exupéry and Lyon Bron 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?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
