# Champex-Lac

Champex-Lac is a ski area in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, with access from Orsières. It has 4 lifts (2 chairlifts, 2 platters mapped) and 5.1 km of marked pistes – 1.8 km easy, 2.3 km intermediate and 1 km difficult, plus 1.3 km of ski routes. The lifts reach 2’184 m above sea level; the lowest point is 1’468 m, a vertical drop of 716 m. Live webcams are available on the official website. Orsières railway station is 2.4 km from the valley lift.

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|---|---|
| Canton | Valais |
| Municipality | Orsières |
| Villages | Champex-Lac, Orsières |
| Top elevation | 2184 m |
| Base elevation | 1468 m |
| Vertical drop | 716 m |
| Lifts | 4 (2 chairlifts, 2 platters) |
| Pistes | 5.1 km (easy 1.8 km, intermediate 2.3 km, difficult 1 km, ski routes 1.3 km) |
| Adult day pass | not checked |
| Magic Pass | no |
| Live webcams | https://www.saint-bernard.ch/fr/pratique/webcams-81/ |
| Railway station | Orsières (2.4 km) |
| Official website | https://www.champex.ch |
| Coordinates | 46.02735, 7.10515 |

## Lifts

- La Breya 1 – Chairlift, 1103 m, 1485→2184 m
- La Breya 2 – Chairlift, 518 m, 1968→2184 m
- Petite Breya – Platter, 667 m, 1485→1680 m
- Lac – Platter, 200 m, 1468→1518 m

## Questions

**How many lifts does Champex-Lac have?**
Champex-Lac has 4 lifts. Mapped in detail: 2 chairlifts, 2 platters.

**How high is Champex-Lac?**
The highest lift station is at 2’184 m and the lowest point at 1’468 m, giving a vertical drop of 716 m.

**How many kilometres of pistes does Champex-Lac have?**
5.1 km of marked pistes, measured along the piste lines: 1.8 km blue, 2.3 km red and 1 km black. There are also 1.3 km of ski routes.

**How much is a day pass at Champex-Lac?**
Prices are published on the official website (https://www.champex.ch).

**Is there a live webcam for Champex-Lac?**
Yes – live cams are available at https://www.saint-bernard.ch/fr/pratique/webcams-81/.

**How do I get to Champex-Lac by public transport?**
The nearest railway station is Orsières, 2.4 km from the valley lift.

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