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Lake Louise ski resort is located in Banff and Lake Louise, Canada. It offers 139 km of pistes for skiing and snowboarding in Alberta.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Lake Louise, Canada
★★★★★4.2out of 5
2,637 м
top
991 м
Vertical drop
1,646 м
base
Total slopes
139 км
Lifts
13
Vertical drop
991 м
Longest run
8.5 км
Adult ski pass
€ 109 / day
Snowmaking
40 % of slopes
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:00
Trails by difficulty - 139 km total
Easy35 км · 25 %
Intermediate62 км · 45 %
Difficult42 км · 30 %
Longest run: Whitehorn Mountain valley station (No. 133, No. 109, No. 65, No. 155) - 8.5 км, vertical drop 991 м. Hardest run: Nr. 99 Upper 5 - 0.8 км, vertical drop 350 м.
Snowmaking: cover 40 % of the slopes.
Ski pass prices
Adults
175 C$
109
Youth
135 C$
84
Children
67 C$
42
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Worth knowing

Breathtaking scenery awaits at Lake Louise, with uniquely beautiful surroundings that are vast and varied. The wilderness is pristine and inspiring. Located in the heart of the majestic and historic Banff National Park, Lake Louise is truly legendary and offers world-class terrain. Covering 4,200 acres, Lake Louise is one of the largest ski areas in North America.

Its unique layout allows families and groups of different abilities to ski together; beginners, intermediates and experts can descend from every chairlift. Beginners and intermediate skiers have access to an abundance of gentle slopes and long cruising runs. Experts can explore endless chutes, glades, gullies and remote bowls in some of the most challenging terrain in the Rocky Mountains.

Snowparks

“Boulevard Terrain Park”: 45 features. According to the resort's official website.

Maps

Lake Louise ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
13 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 1Gondola lifts
  • 9Chairlifts
  • 3Magic carpets
Lifts in total
13
Capacity
25,310people/hour
Total lift length
15.2км
Newest lift: planned: Sunny Side Quad, 2026 г.Longest lift: Grizzly Express Gondola, 2,918 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
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Coordinates
51.44192, -116.16218
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:00
Typical season
Early November - early May
Season
7 November 2026 - 2 May 2027
Lake Louise

Mid · 2 142 м

Updated at 05:37

+1°Clearfeels like +1°
Precipitation0 mmMET
wind4 km/hMET
Snow line2 300 мCALC

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
Lake Louise3.1 кмBanff60 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.

What visitors say about the resort

Lake Louise is praised for its views: skiing in Banff National Park with panoramas of the turquoise lake and glaciers. Visitors note the dry Rocky Mountain snow, varied terrain on all four sides of the mountain and the lack of lift queues.

The main complaints concern the cold: minus 30 is not unusual here, and skiing becomes a challenge on such days. The second issue is accommodation: it is expensive and scarce in the park, so many visitors stay in Banff and take the bus.

An editorial summary of public reviews on specialist sites. This is not a visitor review: we retell what is written about the resort most often, both praise and criticism.

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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for visiting Lake Louise?
Based on average temperatures, March and April are the mildest: daytime temperatures range from -6.5 to -0.1 °C in March and from -2.4 to 4 °C in April. November, December, January and February are colder; monthly snowfall and snow-cover data are not available.
How much does a lift pass cost at Lake Louise?
A day pass costs €109 or C$175. The price for juniors is €84, and for children it is €42.
How much does accommodation cost in the high season?
Accommodation in Banff starts at €146 per night, while in the Lake Louise settlement it starts at €325 per night. Six hotels are listed in each settlement; a separate high-season price is not provided.
Is the resort suitable for beginners?
The resort has 139 km of pistes, including 35 km of easy runs, so beginners have suitable skiing options. At the same time, 62 km are intermediate runs and 42 km are difficult runs.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 09:00 to 16:00. The resort has 13 lifts, including Grizzly Express Gondola, Pipestone Express and Glacier Express.

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