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Sierre resort profile

Vercorin · Valais · Switzerland · 1340–2374 m

Altitude1340-2374 m
Vertical drop1034 m
Slopes35 km
Lifts10

Sierre, Valais

Resort overview

Resort base in the Vercorin ski area.

Altitude553 m
StateValais
CountrySwitzerland

Vercorin ski area

Sierre is part of this ski area.

This is one ski-area statistical scope linked to 2 resort bases. Terrain and lift totals refer to the ski area as a whole.

ValleyVal dAnniviers
Mountain rangeWalliser Alpen
Vertical drop1340 - 2374 meters
Descent1034 meters

Vercorin ski area overview

Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Sierre.

Sierre is a resort base in the Vercorin ski area. It is linked to 2 resort bases. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 35 km of slopes, 1340-2374 m altitude, 10 lifts. Intermediate terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 54%.

Ski areaAltitude range1340–2374 m97% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix35 km slopes97% confidenceSki areaLift network10 lifts97% confidence
Mid-sized ski areaHigh-altitude terrainIntermediate focus
Ski-area scale 35 km. A manageable network suits a focused trip without requiring extensive transfers. It is linked to 2 resort bases, giving visitors several accommodation and access locations; direct lift linkage can differ between bases.
Terrain character The terrain is clearly weighted toward intermediate skiing. The largest share is about 54%.

Altitude, access and value

Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.

Useful upper altitudeDense lift access
Altitude resilience The upper mountain has a useful altitude advantage in warm or marginal snow periods. The 1034 m vertical range also creates meaningful temperature and snow-quality differences from valley to summit.
Lift infrastructure About 3.5 slope km per lift indicates a relatively dense access network. Published hourly capacity is 8,275 persons, about 828 persons/hour per lift and 236 per slope kilometre. The lift system totals 8.9 km, averaging about 0.9 km of lift line per lift.

Ski slopes

Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Vercorin.

This ski area is clearly oriented toward intermediate skiers. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.

Manageable terrain scaleIntermediate terrain focus
Slopes23 ski slopes
Total35 km
  • Blue13 km
  • Red19 km
  • Black3 km
Blue13 km37%
Red19 km54%
Black3 km9%

Ski lifts

Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Vercorin.

The ski area has 10 lifts. T-bar / platter is the largest published category at 4. Chairlifts and gondolas account for about 33% of the published lift-type breakdown. Type is not published for 1 lifts. The network provides about 3.5 slope km per lift.

Dense terrain access
Aerial tramway 1
Chairlift 1
Gondola 2
Rope tow / baby lift 1
T-bar / platter 4
Type not published 1
Total lifts10
Lift capacity 8,275 persons/hour
Lift length8.9 km

Altitude

Share of mapped ski terrain by elevation band.

The mapped terrain is entirely above 1,000 m and is predominantly above 2,000 m. This generally supports colder snow retention and reduces dependence on vulnerable low-elevation return terrain.

High-elevation majorityNo low terrainLargest share: High (≤3000m)
Intermediate (≤2000m)39%
High (≤3000m)61%

Slope angle

Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.

The combined steeper share is about 13%, leaving 87% as moderate or gentler terrain. Most of the ski area is broadly accessible, but advanced or expert experience is useful on selected sectors, particularly when surfaces are firm or visibility is poor.

Limited expert sectorsLargest share: Moderate or gentler
Moderate or gentler87%
Bit steep10%
Steep2%
Very steep1%

Orientation

Aspect distribution and its likely influence on sun and snow retention.

West-facing terrain is prominent, increasing afternoon sun exposure. Surface quality may therefore change more noticeably later in the ski day.

Afternoon-sun exposureSun-exposed majorityLargest share: West
North33%
East1%
South17%
West49%

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Address

AddressOffice du Tourisme de Sierre, Salgesch et Environs Place de la Gare 10 Case postale 706 3960 Sierre Switzerland
PlaceSierre Valais Switzerland

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Location

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Mountain intelligence

Why this resort matters now

Family progression base. Mixed weather support with moderate current risk; 16°C upper mountain, 7 km/h wind, 58 mm /48h precipitation.

Evidence confidence91%
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