Veysonnaz, Swiss Alps
Swiss Alps

Veysonnaz

A sunny terrace village on the 4 Vallées circuit, Veysonnaz is famous for the Piste de l'Ours World Cup descent. Small and quiet, it opens onto the same 410 km domain as Verbier and Nendaz.

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Altitude
1,300 - 3,330 m
Vertical drop
2,030 m
Pistes
410 km
Lifts
92
Snow score
83/100
Season
Dec 7 → Apr 21

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardFreeride
143 marked runs
Blue
45
Red
70
Black
28
Average snow by month
130cm
Dec
190cm
Jan
240cm
Feb
230cm
Mar
145cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Magrappé
4.1537 reviews
165
Top pick

Magrappé

Great · 537 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Veysonnaz.

Guests rate this hotel as great (4.1/5 from 537 reviews). It sits about 700 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Veysonnaz, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 700 m to the slopesMid-range
From
165/ night
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Hôtel Chalet Royal Veysonnaz
3.9528 reviews
180

Hôtel Chalet Royal Veysonnaz

Good · 528 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Veysonnaz.

≈ 650 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
180/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

A small sunny village on the 4 Vallées circuit, Veysonnaz has chalets and apartments by the Piste de l'Ours, so you can ski straight onto the famous black run.

Get to know the resort

Veysonnaz is a small, sunny village clinging to a terrace on the eastern side of the 4 Vallées, the 410 km domain it shares with Verbier and Nendaz. Below it drops the Piste de l'Ours, a steep, perfectly pitched black that regularly hosts World Cup races. Quiet and traditional, it is a calm, good-value base from which to ski one of the great Swiss circuits.

Veysonnaz, Swiss Alps
Veysonnaz, Swiss Alps

Hotels in Veysonnaz

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Veysonnaz good for beginners?+

Veysonnaz offers 410 km of pistes across 92 lifts, from 1,300 m to 3,330 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Veysonnaz?+

The season runs from Dec 7 to Apr 21, with a snow score of 83/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

A small sunny village on the 4 Vallées circuit, Veysonnaz has chalets and apartments by the Piste de l'Ours, so you can ski straight onto the famous black run.

How big is the Veysonnaz ski area?+

Veysonnaz has 410 km of marked pistes served by 92 lifts, between 1,300 m and 3,330 m of altitude.

Is Veysonnaz more for beginners or experts?+

Veysonnaz counts about 143 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.