Snow Conditions in Leysin - Sunny slopes in the Swiss Alps
Leysin is located on a balcony in the Vaudoises Alpes in Switzerland, just above the town of Aigle, and offers a traditional Swiss resort with plenty of skiing well-suited to beginners and intermediates. Although Leysin is home to sunny south-facing slopes, most of the skiing in Leysin is over 2,000m, meaning conditions are generally reliable, with the ski season running from December to April. A major boarding destination, the town has welcomed snowboarders since 1992, and is an established competition venue.
Leysin Snow Conditions - Gentle terrain for beginners and intermediates
The resort sits at an altitude of 1,253m, and has a top elevation of 2,200m. There is a total ski area of 60km, made up of 28 runs spread over the two ski areas of Mayern and Berneuse, which is served by 16 lifts. With almost three-quarters of these runs classified as easy, Leysin is a great place to learn, thanks to the convenient nursery slopes close to the village and gentle easy terrain to practice on, with these lower slopes generally being wooded. Higher up the mountain, intermediate skiers will enjoy the long but wide cruising red runs, and advanced skiers have a few blacks to challenge themselves with, and a vertical of 1,000m. More expert skies should head to the glacial slopes ofLes Diablerets, which are open all year round, or try the off-piste in and around the area. There's also guiding and heli-skiing for the adventurous.
Snow Conditions in Leysin - Uncrowded pistes, access to glacial terrain
The 2008 - 9 season saw upper slope averages in Leysin reach 185cm in March and 177cm in February. There are snowmaking facilities, with 67 snow cannons covering 7km of ski runs. Leysin's slopes are located on the south side of the mountain, the resort receives plenty of sunshine, and remains protected from the cold north winds.
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