Leysin is a Switzerland ski resort in the Vaud region, based around the village of Leysin. The resort offers 60 km of pistes across 13 lifts, rising from 1260 m to 2200 m for a 940 m vertical drop. Terrain suits beginner, intermediate, advanced riders, with a dedicated snow park and floodlit night skiing plus groomed cross-country loops.
Ski School, Snow Park, Night Skiing.
Outside the ski season, Leysin opens up for Hiking, Mountain Biking, Paragliding, Rock Climbing — a genuine year-round mountain destination.
Wildlife commonly spotted around Leysin includes Ibex, Chamois, Marmot, Golden Eagle. The area sits close to protected zones such as Swiss Alpine Protected Areas.
Leysin has 60 km of marked pistes served by 13 lifts, with a vertical drop of 940 m between 1260 m and 2200 m.
Leysin caters primarily to beginner, intermediate, advanced skiers and snowboarders. There is a dedicated snow park. Night skiing is available on floodlit pistes. Cross-country loops are groomed nearby.
The nearest major airport is Geneva (GVA), roughly 110 km from the resort. Book transfers, hire cars or train legs from any UK or EU gateway.
Summer visitors to Leysin enjoy Hiking, Mountain Biking, Paragliding, Rock Climbing across the surrounding valleys and lifts.