Overview
The Valaisian winter-sports paradise of Grächen-St. Niklaus is ideal for anyone who loves snow. Perched on a magnificent sunwashed plateau (1,620 m above sea level) just short of Zermatt, it offers fantastic views of the highest Alpine peaks in Valais.
Inside Scoop
Restaurants, shops, banks, post office, petrol station, night clubs, and a museum.
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
62cm
39cm
26cm
13cm
0cm
9cm
Nov
25cm
Dec
51cm
Jan
27cm
Feb
21cm
Mar
10cm
Apr
0cm
May
Terrain Overview
Intermediate Runs
20%
Advanced Runs
75%
Expert Runs
5%
Runs in Total
12
Longest Run
7 km
Skiable Terrain
44 km
Snow Making
44 km
Total Lifts: 9
Gondolas & Trams
1
Quad Chairs
3
Surface Lifts
5
Elevation
Base
1619m
Summit
2868m
Vertical Drop
1249m
Important Dates
December 14, 20242024/12/14
Projected Opening
March 30, 20252025/03/30
Projected Closing
129
Projected Days Open
121
Days Open Last Year
38
Years Open
0cm
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
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