Champex-Lac

Champex-Lac is a ski area in the Pays du St-Bernard region of Valais, Switzerland, nicknamed "little Canada" for its large forests and lake that freezes in winter. The area ranges from 1,486 to 2,267 metres in altitude and offers 15 kilometres of downhill slopes served by four installations, with a long-standing tourist tradition of over a century.

Families and Kids

Children can start skiing on the beginner lifts at Champex-Lac, such as Le Revers and Petite Breya, and the Swiss Ski School of Champex-Lac offers ski, snowboard and cross-country lessons. From the summit of La Breya, families can enjoy a 6 km sledge run with 700 m of descent, recommended from age 6. The frozen lake also offers a natural ice rink when conditions allow.

Food and drinks

Champex-Lac has a gourmet restaurant, Au 1465, with views over the lake and mountains, as well as lakeside dining at Le Rendez-Vous on the shores of Lake Champex. Several hotels in the village, such as Hotel Mont-Lac and Au Vieux Champex, serve regional and traditional Swiss cuisine, including raclette. The lake is also known for its trout, which can be enjoyed on the lakeside terraces.
3.6 km4

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 0.3 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 2.4 km
  • Advanced slopes: 1.2 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 46 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging

Opening hours

Pistes at Champex-Lac are open daily from 09:30 to 16:30, from 19 December 2026 to 11 April 2027, conditions permitting. The Revers ski lift additionally operates on selected days outside the main holiday periods.
Monday
09:30-16:30 (19 December 2026 to 11 April 2027)
Tuesday
09:30-16:30 (19 December 2026 to 11 April 2027)
Wednesday
09:30-16:30 (19 December 2026 to 11 April 2027)
Thursday
09:30-16:30 (19 December 2026 to 11 April 2027)
Friday
09:30-16:30 (19 December 2026 to 11 April 2027)
Saturday
09:30-16:30 (19 December 2026 to 11 April 2027)
Sunday
09:30-16:30 (19 December 2026 to 11 April 2027)

Admission fees

The PASS Saint-Bernard gives unlimited access to the ski areas of the region, including Champex-Lac, La Fouly and Vichères-Liddes, from CHF 69 for an annual subscription. Outside the PASS, day passes for Ski St-Bernard cover all three areas, and separate beginner-lift tickets are available for the Petite Combe at La Fouly and Le Revers and Petite Breya at Champex-Lac. Families receive a 15% discount on Ski St-Bernard from three paying persons including one adult at full price, and groups of 15 or more also receive 15% off.
46 CHF
Adult admission
37 CHF
Junior admission
30 CHF
Child admission
14 CHF
Champex-Lac pedestrian single ride
19 CHF
Champex-Lac pedestrian return ride
29 CHF
Beginner ski lift day pass (Le Revers and Petite Breya, Champex-Lac)

Contact

Webpage
saint-bernard.ch
Address
Route des Valettes 7, 1938 Champex-Lac

Access

Nearby stops

  • Champex (télésiège)0 meters walking distance
  • La Breya0 meters walking distance
  • Champex-Lac, Jardin alpin350 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Martigny
47m
Sion
1h 16m
Lausanne
1h 50m
Brig
1h 57m
Genève
2h 43m

FAQ

  • Is there a ski school at Champex-Lac?
    Yes, the Swiss Ski School of Champex-Lac offers skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing lessons.
  • Can you go sledging at Champex-Lac?
    Yes, from the summit of La Breya a 6 km sledge run with 700 m of descent is available, with an average ride time of one hour; it is recommended from age 6.
  • Is night skiing offered at Champex-Lac?
    Yes, the Revers piste is lit from 19:00 to 21:00 every Saturday during the season, plus Thursdays from 31 December 2026 to 7 January 2027 and from 11 February to 4 March 2027.
  • Is there a shuttle bus in Champex-Lac in winter?
    Yes, a free shuttle bus provided by the commune of Orsières runs generally on Saturdays and Sundays and every day during the main school holidays.
  • Can you ice skate on Lake Champex?
    Yes, when conditions allow: the frozen lake offers a natural ice rink about 70 metres wide and 150 metres long, and there are also skating rinks in Champex-Lac.

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