Grand Ballon ski resort
Markstein's alpine ski area features 13 pistes for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced skiers, served by 8 ski lifts. The resort also has a slalom stadium, restructured in 2006, which hosts annual International Ski Federation races.
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Run Difficulty
13 runs · 60 km of piste
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62% easy runs and 0 ski schools
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62% easy runs, 3 childcare options, 0 kids ski schools
The Mountain
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Grand Ballon - Pistes, Runs & Lifts
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At a Glance
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Elevation Profile
Summit
1,307m
vertical
242m
Base
1,065m
Snow Reliability
When to Visit
Peak season
Christmas & New Year, February half-term
Quieter times
January weekdays, late March
Season
Dec – Apr
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Where these facts come from
- Piste km, lifts, runs, elevations, vertical drop and season: from map data and older sources, not yet checked against the resort.
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