How big is Leysin?
Leysin has 60 pistes served by 12 lifts — 23rd for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland.
Leysin resort guide
Vaud, Switzerland
Sunny slopes with views of Lake Geneva
Leysin at a glance
60
Pistes
12
Lifts
2,200m
Top
1,263m
Base
937m
Vertical
GVA
Nearest airport, 71 km
35% beginner45% intermediate20% advanced
Leysin offers sunny south-facing slopes, family-friendly terrain, and stunning views across Lake Geneva.
Your questions about Leysin, answered
How high is Leysin?
The lifts run from 1263m at the base to 2200m at the top, a vertical of 937m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 28th highest, with the 28th biggest vertical.
Is Leysin good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Leysin split 35% beginner, 45% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.
On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.
When is the ski season at Leysin?
Over the last ten winters Leysin has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 3 December to 8 May, about 158 days.
January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 94cm, 93cm of new snow and 4.1 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Leysin?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Geneva (GVA), 71km away in a straight line. Bern (BRN) is 73km, Annecy Meythet (NCY), France is 85km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Leysin?
A 6-day adult Leysin–Les Mosses costs CHF 280 for 2026/27, or CHF 47 a day. For value it ranks 23rd of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Leysin
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- GenevaGVA71 km · major airport
- BernBRN73 km
- Annecy MeythetNCY85 km
Travel time to Leysin
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Geneva (GVA)Quickest
- Flight
- 1h 35m · 754 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 30m · 96 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 5m
- Fly to Bern (BRN)
- Flight
- 1h 35m · 768 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 30m · 99 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 5m
- Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 781 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 45m · 115 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 25m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Leysin lift pass 2026/27
CHF 2806-day adult Leysin–Les Mosses · ≈£254
CHF 47 per day · 1.2 km of piste per € · #23 of 34 for value in Switzerland
54value scoreGood value
Leysin piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Leysin. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Leysin has 60 pistes and 12 lifts, running from 1,263m to 2,200m.
Why go to Leysin
- Sunny south-facing slopes
- Family-friendly resort
- Easy access from Geneva
- Beautiful Lake Geneva views
- Good value for money
- Modern facilities
Things to know
- Limited challenging terrain
- Can get crowded
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Smaller ski area
Skiing and snowboarding Leysin by ability
Beginners
Leysin is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Leysin offers a good variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find limited challenging terrain at Leysin, as the resort is primarily designed for beginner and intermediate skiers.
Our take on Leysin
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: leysin.ch
More on Leysin
- Leysin snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Leysin snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Leysin lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in SwitzerlandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Switzerland
Ski resorts near Leysin
Distances are straight-line, not by road.