The Ski Resort
Within the surroundings of La Gruyère lies the skiing resort of Charmey. With its gondola „Rapido Sky“ begins your personal skiing adventure – as the name states already – with a fast and safe ascent to breezy heights. Upon arrival at Vounetz at 1600m a.s.l. emerges the extensive skiing area. You may choose between numerous different slopes, all of which vary between an easy, intermediate and more difficult rating. 5 different ski lifts take you to your trail of choice where a diverse skiing experience awaits you.
Rolling and well prepared slopes accompany your decent and guarantee you a number of fun days in the snow with your friends and family.
For those who are looking for some alternative activities there is of course a broad list to choose from. Whether you fancy Snowshoe trails, tobbogan runs or cross-country tracks, a snowy experience will be guaranteed! Additionally you may also pay a visit to the Snowpark or the indoor swimming pool of Charmey.
Interesting facts
- Offering 30 km of slopes and terrain, Charmey is among the 3 largest Ski Resorts in the Fribourg region.
- Charmey is among the 3 best rated Ski Resorts in the Fribourg region.
- Elevated between 900 m and 1,630 m, the Ski Resort is among the 5 highest elevated Ski Resorts in the Fribourg region. The vertical drop from summit to base is 730 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Switzerland is 871 m.
- Average snow depth during the season is 46 cm at summit elevation and 5 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 51 cm at summit elevation and 4 cm at the base. Therefore Charmey is among the 5 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in the Fribourg region.
- Charmey features 40 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Switzerland is 37 sunny days. February is the sunniest month with an average of 12 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 3 sunniest in the Fribourg region.
