Swiss Valley Ski Lodge, Michigan Resort Information

Swiss Valley Ski Lodge

Overview

Resort Statistics

Lift Statistics

Trail Statistics

Other Services

Contact Info

Directions

Welcome to Swiss Valley Ski Area. Located just 9 miles North of the Michigan Indiana border, Swiss Valley is the closest Michigan ski area to Chicago and Indiana. A family orientated ski area, Swiss Valley features great runs and lifts that are all light for night skiing as well as a terrain park for those who like to grab some air.

Ski season dates	Late December 2007 - Mid-March 2008
Skiable Acreage	60 acres (24 hectares)
Average Annual Snowfall	60 in (152 cm)
Summit Elevation	1,200 ft (366 m)
Base Elevation	975 ft (297 m)
Vertical Drop	225 ft (69 m)
Longest Run	800 ft (244 m)
Terrain parks	Yes
Snowmaking	100%

Number of Lifts	7	Lift Capacity	:9,800 per hour

HiSpeed Six	-	Double Chairs	-
Hi Speed Quads	-	Surface Tows	-
Triple Chairs	1	Pony Lifts	-
Quad Chairs	2	Rope Tows	4

	Easy	20%
	Intermediate	60%
	Advanced/Expert	20%

Child Care	No	Restaurants	Yes
Adaptive Skier	No	Snowboard Rentals	Yes
Ski Lessons	Yes	Snowboard Lessons	Yes
Ski Rentals	Yes	Cildren's Programs	Yes
Nearby Lodging	Yes	Women's Programs	Yes

Swiss Valley Ski Area
Mann Street
Jones, Michigan
49061

Snow Phone: 269-244-8016
Office: 269-244-5635

General Email: info@skiswissvalley.com
Office: Linda Benthin
Media Contact: Jamie Stafne

From Lansing
Take I-69 south, 34 miles through Marshall
Turn off onto Hwy 60 west
Take the local road to Swiss Valley

Whether you are coming from north or south, east or west, there is an easy way to get to Swiss Valley. Situated near the Indiana border, Swiss Valley is Michigans closest ski & snowboard area to Chicago, and Indianapolis. What are you waiting for?

City	Time	Miles
Chicago	2.5 Hours	103
South Bend	40 Minutes	35
Elkhart	25 Minutes	20
Fort Wayne	90 Minutes	90
Lafayette	2.5 Hours	133
Indianapolis	3.5 Hours	150
Kalamazoo	35 Minutes	30
Valparaiso	1.5 Hours	91
Kokomo	2 Hours 20 Minutes	125
Bryan, OH	1 Hours 30 Minutes	91