Lenk ski resort guide & reviews Ski area, apres-ski, things to see & do in Lenk
Resort review
Lenk sits at the end of the Simmental Valley hemmed in by the Wildstrubel massif and is an extremely pretty ski resort steeped in history and tradition and famous for it's fine spas.
It is very popular with families and tourists just wanting to get a feel for what it's like staying in one of the most beautiful villages in the Alps with breath taking views of the surrounding peaks.
Après-ski
With some good lively bars and excellent restaurants, Lenk has something for everyone although dont expect anywhere near as many bars and clubs as St Anton or Ischgl.
| Key information (whole area) | |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 1608m |
| Top lift | 2400m |
| Family | |
| Beginner | |
| Intermediate | |
| Expert | |
| Piste (km) | 210 |
| Longest run | km |
| Off piste | |
| Cross country | 77 km |
| Season | Dec - April |
| Snowboard parks | 3 |
| Heli Skiing | ✔ |
| Summer skiing | ✘ |
| Glacier skiing | ✘ |
| Babysitting | ✔ |
| Creche | ✔ |
| Apres ski | Relaxed |
Lenk - Adelboden ski area guide
In addition to Lenk - Adelboden, there are 4 other ski areas in the Simmental valley giving 210km of pistes.....Elsigen-Metsch, the Tschentenalp, Silleran - Hahnenmoos and Lenk - Betelberg. Plus, from St. Stephan, there are connections to the Gstaad-Saanenland ski area with over 180km pistes
The family-friendly ski area of Betelberg is well known for its great snowmaking, wide trails and beginner/intermediate terrain. In the KidsVilalge at the Stoss Midstation, our smallest guests can be dropped off all-day (CHF 5.- per hour) while their parents enjoy a ski.
Beginners
Lenk has a fantastic beginners area on the Betelberg area which also where the childrens kindergarten is situated.
Intermediate
The whole Lenk - Adelboden area is ideal for intermediate skiers with lots of blues and red inter-linking pistes. Some of the best areas are Luegli and Lavey above Geils and Engstligenalp.
Advanced
Advanced skiers and boarders should head to the Adelboden sector where there are more challenging decents and more off-piste areas. The world Cup piste at Chuenisbargil really tests your skills!
Snowboard
The Gran Masta Park at Hahnenmoo is fully equipped with rails and kickers whilst at Betelberg, there is the Snowcross Park on Hasler which is popular with freeriders and snowboarders.
Things to see & do in Lenk
- Ice skating, curling
- Ice climbing
- Snow tubing
- 75km of winter walking trails, snowshoeing
- Parapenting
- Heli-skiing
Tobaganning
If you like sledging, Lenk has a 3km-long toboggan run starting from the Leiterli mountain station on the Betelberg to the Stoss half-way station - superb fun for all the family but remember to wear goggles as the snow sprays into your face.
Featured ski chalets & apartments
Lenk is a world famous ski resort not only for the skiing but also for it's thermal spas. Being a relatively small resort with a population of just over 1,000, the numbers swell to over 4 times that in the peak season. There are around 2500 ski chalets and apartments to rent and a further 1800 hotel beds for tourists. We have a wide selection of holiday rental accommodation in Lenk including ski chalets and apartments to rent for all budgets and tastes.
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Our view on ski holidays in Lenk
We think Lenk ski resort is a top destination either for skiing where there are more than enough pistes to cater for a weeks ski holiday. A great resort for families with so many things to see and do keeping everyone entertained.
