Torgon is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in Valais, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area covers 19 km of runs between 1,085 m and 2,300 m, served by 9 lifts. Day lift pass 45€ 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.
Torgon is the first Swiss resort you reach when arriving in the Portes du Soleil from France, perched at 1,085 m in the canton of Valais. Nicknamed the “Balcon du Chablais” for its views over Lac Léman and the Vaud and Valais Alps, it offers 17 runs (2 green, 7 blue, 8 red) served by 9 lifts, linked on skis to Châtel and La Chapelle d'Abondance. Lift pass priced in Swiss francs (CHF).
- View over Lac Léman and the Dents du Midi
- Linked to Châtel and La Chapelle d'Abondance
- Calm, family atmosphere
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Torgon is a low-key resort on a modest scale — 19 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Torgon'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. Torgon's altitude (1,085 m at the bottom, 2,300 m at the top) helps it maintain decent snow cover in midwinter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it's worth checking conditions before finalising a booking. The 45€ day lift pass places Torgon among the mid-range resorts on budget — neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and its facilities justifies this price for most skiers. In short: Torgon is one of those rare resorts that combines a real village, a sincere family atmosphere and runs suited to everyone. Hard to go wrong with a stay here.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
