Skiing in Anzere

Anzere is a resort in Valais (Switzerland) skied between 1516 and 2420 metres, with 58 km of pistes and 9 lifts.

Country
Switzerland
Region
Valais
Altitude
1516–2420 m
Vertical drop
904 m
Skiable kilometres
58 km
Lifts
9
Estimated season
December 6, 2026 – April 19, 2027

Frequently asked questions about Anzere

Where is Anzere?

Anzere is in Valais, Switzerland, with the base at 1516 m and the top at 2420 m.

When does Anzere open?

Anzere has not announced its opening date for the 2026/27 season yet. Our own estimate, based on the resort's altitude and its past seasons, puts it around December 6, 2026: that is a forecast, not an announcement. The resort confirms the date each autumn and we keep it up to date at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/anzere.

When does Anzere close?

Anzere is expected to close for the 2026/27 season on April 19, 2027. The real date depends on how the snow holds up at the top (2420 m) late in the season, and the resort usually announces it only a few weeks ahead: the up-to-date version is at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/anzere.

How much snow is there in Anzere and are the lifts open?

It changes daily and the resort itself publishes it every morning: snow depth by altitude, open runs and open lifts. The Anzere daily report and forecast are at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/suiza/anzere. When it blows hard, the most exposed lifts are usually the upper ones (2420 m), so it is worth checking before driving up.

At what altitude do you ski in Anzere?

Between 1516 and 2420 metres, a vertical drop of 904 m. That difference is why the snow is not the same across the whole resort on the same day: the upper slopes hold up better late in the season, while the lower part, at 1516 m, is the first to feel rain or warm weather. That is why the Anzere report is read by altitude band, at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/suiza/anzere.

How many kilometres of pistes does Anzere have?

Anzere has 58 km of pistes and 9 lifts, between 1516 and 2420 m of altitude.

Where can I rent skis in Anzere?

On Caranva you book the full kit for Anzere — skis, boots and poles, or a snowboard if you prefer — at https://www.caranvasports.com/products/ski-rental-anzere: you pick the dates and give your height, weight, shoe size and level, and the gear is waiting assembled with the bindings set to those figures. You pay online, you skip the sizing counter, and you can swap the gear in the shop if something does not fit. The alternative is walking into a shop at the resort on a first-come basis, which over a bank holiday or at Christmas means queuing for whatever is left.

Which ski resorts are near Anzere?

In the same valley or the next one: Crans-Montana (140 km of pistes, up to 3000 m). Comparing their top altitudes helps when snowfall is scarce: the ones that top out higher tend to open earlier and hold on longer at the end of the season.