Arosa Ski Resort Guide
Arosa, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 70km43 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,650m8,694ft |
| Resort Height | 1,800m5,906ft |
| Nearest Airports | Bolzano and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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Arosa
The ski area of Arosa is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,800m5,906ft, with 70km43 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Arosa is part of the Arosa Lenzerheide ski area with access to 225km140 miles of downhill skiing, with 113 marked pistes, served by a total of 56 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Arosa itself (70km43 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Arosa Lenzerheide ski resort of Lenzerheide - Valbella.
The ski resort itself is at 1,800m5,906ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,650m8,694ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Arosa offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Arosa.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Arosa?
The next notable snow forecast is 18cm7in, expected on 22 December, with around 43cm17in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Arosa Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 5km3 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | 20km12 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 7 | 35km22 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 70km43 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 25km16 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 16 | |
Arosa Lenzerheide Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 113 | |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Total Length | 225km140 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 56 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Arosa Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,650m8,694ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Arosa) | 1,800m5,906ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,740m5,709ft |
| Max Vertical | 910m2,986ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Arosa has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Arosa
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Arosa Ski Schools and Arosa Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Arosa?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Region Plessur, Canton Grisons.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Arosa is Bolzano, 17 minutes drive away.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Zurich, Lugano and Basel airports are all within three hours drive.
Bolzano is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 16 ski lifts are able to uplift 22,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 15km9 miles of ski runs, with 120 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Arosa open?
Opened (since 30 November 2024)*
*Arosa Lenzerheide.
Closes : 21 April 2025*
*Arosa Lenzerheide.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
