Gryon Ski Resort Guide
Gryon, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 60km |
| Highest Lift | 2,020m |
| Resort Height | 1,200m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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Gryon
The ski area of Gryon is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,200m, with 60km of marked runs.
Summary
Gryon has direct access to 60km of downhill skiing, with 52 marked pistes, served by a total of 27 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,020m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Gryon offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Gryon is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Gryon.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Gryon is 2km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Gryon?
The next notable snow forecast is 13cm, expected on 22 December, with around 31cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Gryon Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5km | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 32km | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 23km | |
| Downhill Total Length | 60km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 44km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 27 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Gryon Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,020m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,300m |
| Resort Altitude (Gryon) | 1,200m |
| Max Vertical | 820m |
Ski Slope Aspects
SE, S
Gryon has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Gryon?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Aigle District, Canton of Vaud.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Gryon is Sion, 50 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Berne, Annecy, Basel, Chambery, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Dole–Jura and Zurich 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 27 ski lifts are able to uplift 16,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 4km of ski runs, with 10 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Gryon open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
