2 resort profiles associated with Burchen Torbel.
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Torbel resort profile
Burchen Torbel · Valais · Switzerland · 1476–2532 m
Altitude1476-2532 m
Vertical drop1056 m
Slopes25 km
Lifts8
Resort base in the Burchen Torbel ski area.
- Altitude1480 mStateValaisCountrySwitzerland
Burchen Torbel ski area
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Torbel 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.
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ValleyAhrtalMountain rangeWalliser AlpenVertical drop1476 - 2532 metersDescent1056 metersMountain(s)Torbeltal 2528m
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Torbel.
Torbel is a resort base in the Burchen Torbel ski area. It is linked to 2 resort bases. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 25 km of slopes, 1476-2532 m altitude, 8 lifts. Beginner terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 40%.
Ski areaAltitude range1476–2532 m100% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix25 km slopes100% confidenceSki areaLift network8 lifts100% confidence
Compact ski areaHigh-altitude terrainDense lift network
Ski-area scale
25 km. A compact network is practical for short stays and straightforward navigation. It is linked to 2 resort bases, giving visitors several accommodation and access locations; direct lift linkage can differ between bases.
Terrain character
The mix leans toward beginner terrain while retaining useful variety. The largest share is about 40%.
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 1056 m vertical range also creates meaningful temperature and snow-quality differences from valley to summit.
Lift infrastructure
About 3.1 slope km per lift indicates a relatively dense access network.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Burchen Torbel.
The slope mix leans toward beginner skiers, while still offering variety. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.
Slopes15 ski slopesTotal25 kmBlue10 km40%Red10 km40%Black5 km20%
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Burchen Torbel.
The ski area has 8 lifts. The network provides about 3.1 slope km per lift.
Dense terrain access
Ski pass
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Published ticket prices and terrain-adjusted value.
The adult day pass has a mid-range cost relative to the published slope network.
Mid-range terrain costTicket Price Price/km Daycard adult 49 SWISS FRANC 1.96 SWISS FRANC/km 6-day adult 235 SWISS FRANC 9.40 SWISS FRANC/km Daycard child 33 SWISS FRANC 1.32 SWISS FRANC/km 6-day child 157 SWISS FRANC 6.28 SWISS FRANC/km
Altitude
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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)48%High (≤3000m)52%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
The combined steeper share is about 16%, leaving 84% 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 gentlerModerate or gentler84%Bit steep11%Steep4%Very steep1%
Orientation
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Aspect distribution and its likely influence on sun and snow retention.
North-facing terrain is prominent, generally favouring colder snow retention and slower daytime softening. Sunnier aspects may still change more quickly during mild weather.
Colder-snow exposureCool-aspect majorityNorth43%East36%South4%West17%
No visitor review is available for Torbel yet.
Address
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AddressBurchen Tourismus Ronalpstrasse 38 3935 Burchen Switzerland Tel.: +41 / 27 / 9341716 Fax: +41 / 27 / 9343516 Email: info@buerchen.chPlaceTorbel Valais Switzerland
Contact
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Websitewww.toerbel.ch
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