Charmey in Switzerland is a medium sized ski resort with 7 ski lifts (1 chair lift, 5 surface lifts) that offers skiers an impressive 848 metres (2781 feet) of vertical descent. Charmey has 15 pistes with a total length of 30 kilometers (19 miles). Charmey is only really suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. There are 25 kilometers (16 miles) of cross country ski trails at Charmey. For snowboarders, there is a terrain park and a half pipe. The nearest airport is at Bern.