Anzere, Swiss Alps

Anzere: 5 things to know before you go

Swiss Alps, Switzerland 🇨🇭

Anzere sits on a sunny Valais balcony at 1,500 m, a tidy pedestrian village high above Sion with three south-facing peaks at the door. The Rhone valley views are the ones Crans-Montana made famous, only with a fraction of the crowds.

1.Is the snow reliable in Anzere?

Usually, with help. From 1500 m to 2420 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 78/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Anzere is car-free. You park at the resort entrance and reach the village without a car; most lodging then opens straight onto the snow, so the car can stay put all week.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

With 50 km of piste on 13 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 15 blue, 15 red, 5 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Anzere stands out for a family-friendly setup.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 7 to Apr 14 (about 18 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full Anzere guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Anzere have?
About 920 m of vertical, from a 1500 m base to 2420 m at the top.
Is Anzere part of a larger ski area?
No, it is a self-contained resort with its own 50 km of piste rather than part of a linked domain.
Is Anzere good for beginners?
It can work: 0 green and 15 blue runs are enough to start, though the area rewards skiers who can already link turns.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Eden Resort Anzère
4.2242 reviews
175
Top pick

Eden Resort Anzère

Great · 242 reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as great (4.2/5 from 242 reviews). It sits about 750 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Anzere, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 750 m to the slopesMid-range
From
175/ night
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Live snow reportSki-in/ski-out: Switzerland