Aletsch Ski Resort Guide
Aletsch, Switzerland
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 104km65 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,900m9,514ft |
| Lowest Lift | 1,050m3,445ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Berne |
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Aletsch
The region of Aletsch comprises the ski slopes of Bettmeralp, Fiescheralp and Riederalp.
Summary
The ski area includes 3 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 104km65 miles of downhill skiing, with 49 marked pistes, served by a total of 23 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Bettmeralp, Fiescheralp and Riederalp.
With ski lifts as high as 2,900m9,514ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Aletsch offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Aletsch offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Aletsch, Bettmeralp, Fiescheralp and Riederalp.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Aletsch?
The next notable snow forecast is 25cm10in, expected on 26 October, with around 30cm12in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| Snow to 1,324m4,344ft | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
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
Aletsch Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,900m9,514ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,050m3,445ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding |
Location and Map
Where is Aletsch?
This ski resort is in Raron, Valais, Switzerland.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Aletsch is Sion, 90 minutes drive away.
Geneva, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Milan Malpensa, Basel, Zurich, Lugano, Annecy, Milan Linate and Berne airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 23 ski lifts are able to uplift 34,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Aletsch open?
Open from : December 5, 2020.
Closes : April 9, 2021.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Aletsch, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Aletsch Tourist Office for the latest.
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Mountain Bike Hire
There is downhill mountain biking available and you can rent Mountain Bikes in Aletsch.
