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Champex-Lac Resort Guide
Projected to open December 19, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 19 — closed April 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
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Past 10 Days
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7-Day Forecast
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Resort Guide
Champex-Lac is a ski resort located in the Swiss Alps in the Valais region, offering a tranquil alpine setting with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and lake. The resort features a variety of ski slopes suitable for beginners and intermediates, as well as cross-country trails and snowshoe routes. Key amenities include ski schools, equipment rentals, and a welcoming village atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for families and those seeking a peaceful winter escape. The unique combination of lakeside scenery and mountain activities distinguishes Champex-Lac as a charming and versatile winter destination.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Champex-Lac
Lifts
4
Longest run
7 km / 4.3 mi
Lift fleet
- Double chair2
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Bar du Lac – This cozy lakeside bar is a favorite among Champex-Lac visitors for its welcoming atmosphere, scenic views, and relaxed après-ski vibe, making it a popular spot to unwind with drinks after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:03 PM UTC
27cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+4%
vs 5-Year Avg
26cm avg by now
-10%
vs 30-Year Avg
30cm avg by now
26cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 27 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~27 cm. That's 4% above the 5-year average (26 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 10% below the 30-year average (30 cm).
Champex-Lac Season Snowfall
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Champex-Lac Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 586cm with an average of 88 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 13% above this average (663cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 83cm | 12 days | 43cm | 82cm | 18cm |
| December | 99cm | 13 days | 106cm | 148cm | 19cm |
| January | 93cm | 13 days | 152cm | 190cm | 19cm |
| February | 77cm | 11 days | 181cm | 212cm | 16cm |
| March | 77cm | 12 days | 193cm | 219cm | 16cm |
| April | 60cm | 10 days | 187cm | 214cm | 13cm |
| May | 42cm | 7 days | 137cm | 183cm | 12cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
52 days scored, from 22 Feb
56
Best Day
15 Mar
2
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
4
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3922 Feb1cm
- 3623 Feb
- 2724 Feb
March 2026
- 5615 Mar22cm
- 5531 Mar10cm
- 4914 Mar4cm
April 2026
- 451 Apr
- 412 Apr
- 383 Apr
March scored highest for Champex-Lac in 2025-26. Based on 52 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 19, 2026
Through Apr 5, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Champex-Lac
- Where is Champex-Lac?
- Champex-Lac is a ski resort in Switzerland.
- How high is Champex-Lac?
- Champex-Lac runs from a base elevation of 448 m (1,470 ft) to a summit of 2,194 m (7,198 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,746 m (5,728 ft).
- How big is Champex-Lac?
- Champex-Lac has 7 marked runs and 4 lifts.
- When is ski season at Champex-Lac?
- Champex-Lac typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Champex-Lac get in a typical season?
- Champex-Lac averages 109 inches / 278 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
