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Gryon Ski Resort Guide

Gryon, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall!
Total Piste Length60km
Highest Lift2,020m
Resort Height1,200m
 Nearest AirportsSion 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?

There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Gryon.

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Ski Area Stats

Gryon Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
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

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,020m
Lowest Piste1,300m
Resort Altitude (Gryon)1,200m
Max Vertical820m

Ski Slope Aspects

SE, S

Gryon has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Gryon
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
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Location and Map

Where is Gryon?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Aigle, 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, Zurich and Dole–Jura 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.

Gryon