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· Leysin ·
· Leysin ·
Leysin
SWITZERLAND
Welcome to the winter travel guide and information fact sheet for the alpine resort of Leysin in Switzerland. If you would like to view the summer season resort information please click on the "summer guide" tab displayed below the resort image.
Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Leysin in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
- Resort height:
- Ski Range:
- Number of lifts:
- KMs of piste:
- Glacier:
- Beginners:
- Intermediate:
- Advanced:
- 1253 m
- 1200-2200 m
- 16
- 60 km
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- Distance from Calais:
- Geneva (1h 45m)
- Sion (1h 45m)
- N/A
- Leysin (0 miles)
- 489 miles (approx)
Good points
- Excellent for beginners and lower intermediates
- Lying on a sunny plateau
- Good snow fall record
Not so good
- Sunny location means slushy slopes
- Spread out village
- Quiet apres ski
Description
Originally an old agricultural village, Leysin is now a modern ski resort ideal for beginners and intermediates. Located on a high sunny plateau, the skiing area of 60kms accessed by a series of lifts has stunning surroundings which make the skiing even more enjoyable. For the dare devil intermediates or advanced try the hair raising off piste around the foot of Tour d'Ai. Also good for snowboarders with its ISF pro tour pipe and boardpark.
