Charmey is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Gruyère, Fribourg, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 30 km of runs between 875 m and 1,626 m, served by 5 lifts. Day lift pass 52€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Charmey is the largest resort in the Préalpes fribourgeoises, in the heart of the Gruyère. Its 30 km ski area, mostly blue runs, rises to 1,626 m. After skiing, the Bains de la Gruyère offer pools and saunas.
- Heart of the Gruyère
- Bains de la Gruyère
- Family ski area
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Charmey puts its faith in the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than in impressive figures. Its 30 km of runs are ideal for a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially with family or for skiers who don't need to keep changing their playground. Charmey's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Charmey's modest altitude, starting at 875 m and rising to 1,626 m, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before you leave is strongly recommended. The cost of a stay in Charmey is clearly high: a 52€ day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of quality, but be aware of it before you go. In short, Charmey doesn't compete with the giants of skiing and doesn't pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
