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Location

Hérens
Switzerland
46° 1' 59.9988" N, 7° 28' 59.9988" E
CH
General info: 

In wintertime, Evolène - Region offers each visitor an awe-inspiring panorama, more than100 Km of outstanding ski slopes. On the outskirts of Evolène - Region, there are many pleasant snowshoe walks to do and for the more adventurous amongst you, the fun of heliskiing accompanied by a mountain guide. In an idyllic setting, you will be able to discover our 2 most beautiful cross-country skiing pistes in all the central Valais and appreciate our 2 natural outdoor ice rinks and why not, acquire a taste for climbing frozen waterfalls. Without forgetting our different weekly activities; the torch lit descent in the moonlight, or first flights in a helicopter.

BASE: 6571ft
SUMMIT: 9478ft
VERTICAL DROP: 2906ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 6
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 6

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: CHF36.00
6 DAYS ADULTS: CHF155.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

Interesting places nearby

The ski resort of Flaine is a specially constructed town, dedicated to skiing.

Where skis throw up powder snow and strange ice crystals glisten cheerfully in the sun - that's where the holiday-maker in search of relaxation can make his own private rendezvous with nature even in the middle of winter.

A lively and attractive village with skiing at numerous small areas dotted around the heavily forested surrounding slopes in the 'Great Highlands of Trentino'.

A small, peaceful and friendly purpose-built centre with lifts linked to the first-rate Madonna di Campiglio. Local skiing is mostly pretty easy on North West facing slopes, although a mogul covered black runs beneath the gondola.

A small ski centre, purpose built in 1959, with a huge amount of cross-country ski terrain accessed from it. Facilities are limited, but this is a rare opportunity to discover an under-developed French ski centre.

Built at 1800 metres high, in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees, between France and Spain, Font-Romeu offers a scenic view over the surrounding mountain ranges which rise up to more than 2900 metres.