2 resort profiles associated with Vercorin.
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Sierre resort profile
Vercorin · Valais · Switzerland · 1340–2374 m
Altitude1340-2374 m
Vertical drop1034 m
Slopes35 km
Lifts10
Resort base in the Vercorin ski area.
- Altitude553 mStateValaisCountrySwitzerland
Vercorin ski area
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Sierre is part of this ski area.
This is one ski-area statistical scope linked to 2 resort bases. Terrain and lift totals refer to the ski area as a whole.
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ValleyVal dAnniviersMountain rangeWalliser AlpenVertical drop1340 - 2374 metersDescent1034 meters
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Sierre.
Sierre is a resort base in the Vercorin ski area. It is linked to 2 resort bases. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 35 km of slopes, 1340-2374 m altitude, 10 lifts. Intermediate terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 54%.
Ski areaAltitude range1340–2374 m97% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix35 km slopes97% confidenceSki areaLift network10 lifts97% confidence
Mid-sized ski areaHigh-altitude terrainIntermediate focus
Ski-area scale
35 km. A manageable network suits a focused trip without requiring extensive transfers. It is linked to 2 resort bases, giving visitors several accommodation and access locations; direct lift linkage can differ between bases.
Terrain character
The terrain is clearly weighted toward intermediate skiing. The largest share is about 54%.
Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.
Useful upper altitudeDense lift access
Altitude resilience
The upper mountain has a useful altitude advantage in warm or marginal snow periods. The 1034 m vertical range also creates meaningful temperature and snow-quality differences from valley to summit.
Lift infrastructure
About 3.5 slope km per lift indicates a relatively dense access network. Published hourly capacity is 8,275 persons, about 828 persons/hour per lift and 236 per slope kilometre. The lift system totals 8.9 km, averaging about 0.9 km of lift line per lift.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Vercorin.
This ski area is clearly oriented toward intermediate skiers. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.
Manageable terrain scaleIntermediate terrain focusSlopes23 ski slopesTotal35 kmBlue13 km37%Red19 km54%Black3 km9%
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Vercorin.
The ski area has 10 lifts. T-bar / platter is the largest published category at 4. Chairlifts and gondolas account for about 33% of the published lift-type breakdown. Type is not published for 1 lifts. The network provides about 3.5 slope km per lift.
Dense terrain accessAerial tramway 1Chairlift 1Gondola 2Rope tow / baby lift 1T-bar / platter 4Type not published 1
Altitude
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Share of mapped ski terrain by elevation band.
The mapped terrain is entirely above 1,000 m and is predominantly above 2,000 m. This generally supports colder snow retention and reduces dependence on vulnerable low-elevation return terrain.
High-elevation majorityNo low terrainLargest share: High (≤3000m)Intermediate (≤2000m)39%High (≤3000m)61%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
The combined steeper share is about 13%, leaving 87% as moderate or gentler terrain. Most of the ski area is broadly accessible, but advanced or expert experience is useful on selected sectors, particularly when surfaces are firm or visibility is poor.
Limited expert sectorsLargest share: Moderate or gentlerModerate or gentler87%Bit steep10%Steep2%Very steep1%
Orientation
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Aspect distribution and its likely influence on sun and snow retention.
West-facing terrain is prominent, increasing afternoon sun exposure. Surface quality may therefore change more noticeably later in the ski day.
Afternoon-sun exposureSun-exposed majorityLargest share: WestNorth33%East1%South17%West49%
No visitor review is available for Sierre yet.
Address
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AddressOffice du Tourisme de Sierre, Salgesch et Environs Place de la Gare 10 Case postale 706 3960 Sierre SwitzerlandPlaceSierre Valais Switzerland
Contact
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Websitesierretourisme.ch
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What makes this resort different
Family progression base
Mountain character
Vercorin is best understood as a family progression base: easier terrain, moderate gradients and usable access make progression the strongest structural story.
37% blue pistes
87% moderate/gentler terrain
The trade-off
Progression-focused trips where easier and moderate terrain form a large part of the usable mountain.
Advanced skiers seeking a strongly technical profile may find the terrain mix less distinctive.
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