Riederalp Ski Resort Guide
Riederalp, Switzerland
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 30km19 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,900m9,514ft |
| Resort Height | 1,930m6,332ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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Riederalp
The ski area of Riederalp is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,930m6,332ft, with 30km19 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Riederalp is part of the Aletsch ski area with access to 104km65 miles of downhill skiing, with 49 marked pistes, served by a total of 23 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Riederalp itself (30km19 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Aletsch ski resorts of Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp.
The ski resort itself is at 1,930m6,332ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,900m9,514ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Riederalp offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Riederalp offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Riederalp.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Riederhoru'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Riederalp?
The next notable snow forecast is 22cm9in, expected on 23 December.
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Ski Area Stats
Riederalp Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 2km1 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 14 | 11km7 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 8 | 17km11 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 30km19 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 2km1 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 9 | |
Aletsch Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 12km7 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 23 | 50km31 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 22 | 42km26 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 104km65 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 23 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Riederalp Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,900m9,514ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Riederalp) | 1,930m6,332ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,900m6,234ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,000m3,281ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
E, S
Riederalp has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Riederalp?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Raron District, Valais.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Riederalp is Sion, 90 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Basel and Lugano airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The nine ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 30 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Riederalp open?
Opened (since 7 December 2024)*
*Aletsch.
Closes : 21 April 2025*
*Aletsch.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
