Arosa

Arosa is one of Switzerland’s most traditional resorts, with a great local ski area and since 2013 access to the vast slopes of the Lenzerheide Valley.

weather Forecast today: Light rain shwr

Max temp: 17.2 °c
Min temp: 10.2 °c

Last Updated: Sat 07 Sep

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Max temp: 17.2 °c
Min temp: 10.2 °c

Last Updated: Sat 07 Sep

49%Beginner

39%Intermediate

12%Advanced

The resort’s location at the head of a remote valley above Chur and on the Obersee Lake makes Arosa one of the most picturesque resorts in Switzerland.

A collection of smart hotels, including two with five stars – the Kulm and Tschuggen – provides much of the accommodation, but there are also some more wallet-friendly apartments and B&Bs to choose from.

The skiing below the towering Weisshorn is mostly east facing, making this a great area for early morning turns. We’d then recommend following the sunshine and taking the impressive Urdenbahn cable car across the Lenzerheide, which opens up a vast array of terrain.

Check out our Lenzerheide resort guide for further information about the skiing over there and the Freshtracks Holidays heading to the other half of this vast linked ski area.

Away from the pistes, Arosa is home to a very good network of winter walking trails, none more so than the epic ridgeline route down from the Weisshorn and you can even walk all the way to and from après at the Carmennahütte. The outdoor ice rink is popular and you can try your hand at curling or ice hockey.

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Pros and cons

Traditional but lively resort with good hotels and restaurants
Vast linked ski area with neighbouring Lenzerheide
East-facing aspect makes this the ideal spot for morning skiing

High winds can close the upper lifts and link to Lenzerheide
Few major challenges for experts
No real trees to escape to in bad weather

On the Slopes

Absolute beginners will really enjoy the sunny nursery slopes in Innerarosa, with great progression on offer on the gentle runs at Tschuggen. The rest of the local ski area is then one big playground for intermediates upwards – our favourite routes are the sweeping reds off the Hörnli Express. Confident intermediates should be able to make the most of the link across the Lenzerheide, via the Urdenbahn and then the convenient chairlift across the road at Parpan.

More advanced skiers and riders have a big playground at their disposal if there has been fresh snow, but note that if the skies haven’t been dropping the white stuff there is a relatively limited number of challenges. The best area for off piste is served by the new Brüggerhorn 6-pack chairlift. The new chair has significantly improved access to this steep sector of the resort.

Total Pistes: 225km
Blue: 49%
Red: 39%
Black: 12%
Lifts: 43
Altitude: 1229m (Arosa is at 1739m) – 2865m

In the Resort

There are two main parts to Arosa, both of which are equally convenient. The main part of town surrounds the Obersee Lake and extends up to the higher satellite of Innerarosa. Hotels can be found throughout and whether you’re looking for 5* luxury or a cosy, family-run B&B, Arosa has both. There are some nice bars and restaurants in town and up on the hill, the Carmennahütte is a very popular spot for après ski sessions.
Away from the pistes, Arosa is home to a very good network of winter walking trails, none more so than the epic ridgeline route down from the Weisshorn and you can even walk all the way to and from après at the Carmennahütte. The outdoor ice rink is popular and you can try your hand at curling or ice hockey.

Getting to Arosa

Access via Chur is very easy from Zürich and Basel is a good alternative. The drive from the former takes around 2.5 hours (add half an hour if you’re catching the train) and the latter is around three hours away by car (or four by train).

Zürich airport: 2.5 hours (driving) or 3 hours (train)
Basel airport: 3 hours (driving) or 4 hours (train)
Calais: approximately 11 hours driving (569 miles)

Season Dates

Open: Saturday 11 November 2023
Closes: Sunday 14 April 2024

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	11.6 cm	16.9 cm	9.8 cm	6.5 cm	2.2 cm	2 cm	0.5 cm	0.7 cm	1.8 cm	0.2 cm	0.1 cm	0.2 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	11.6°c	11.6°c	8.2°c	10.9°c	10.2°c	7.6°c	6.4°c	6.7°c	4.1°c	7.2°c	7.7°c	4.7°c	8.2°c	8.2°c	5.1°c	2.1°c	-0.8°c	-2.2°c	-3.2°c	-3.2°c	-4.1°c	-1.8°c	-1.2°c	-2.7°c	1.4°c	2.3°c	0.5°c	3.4°c	3.9°c	2.2°c
Min temp	5.3°c	7.8°c	7.3°c	8.4°c	7.4°c	6.6°c	4°c	4.1°c	3.1°c	3.2°c	4.7°c	2.7°c	3.6°c	5.1°c	4.3°c	-0.8°c	-2.2°c	-3.1°c	-4°c	-4.4°c	-4.5°c	-3.7°c	-2.9°c	-3.1°c	-1.9°c	0.5°c	-0.4°c	0.2°c	2.2°c	1°c
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Min temp	3.6°c	5.1°c	4.3°c
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Max temp	2.1°c	-0.8°c	-2.2°c
Min temp	-0.8°c	-2.2°c	-3.1°c
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Min temp	-1.9°c	0.5°c	-0.4°c
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Max temp	18.6°c	19°c	14.3°c	17.2°c	16.6°c	12°c	10°c	10.3°c	8.3°c	11.4°c	11.9°c	8.4°c	13.7°c	13.7°c	9.2°c	3.4°c	2°c	1°c	0.8°c	0.6°c	0.1°c	2.1°c	2.5°c	1.2°c	5°c	5.6°c	3.7°c	7°c	7.5°c	5.7°c
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Feels like temp	9.6°c	18.3°c	13.5°c	12.3°c	17.2°c	12.5°c	7.6°c	8.9°c	8°c	6.9°c	10.3°c	8.2°c	5.9°c	12.9°c	9.1°c	3.2°c	-1.3°c	-1.9°c	-3.5°c	-4.8°c	-3.4°c	-0.3°c	-1.4°c	1.1°c	1.2°c	3.1°c	3.5°c	2.6°c	5.4°c	5.5°c

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Max temp	10°c	10.3°c	8.3°c
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Max temp	11.4°c	11.9°c	8.4°c
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Min temp	6.2°c	9.2°c	7.4°c
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	1.6 cm	5.7 cm
Max temp	3.4°c	2°c	1°c
Min temp	1.7°c	1°c	0.5°c
Feels like temp	3.2°c	-1.3°c	-1.9°c

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Snow expected	5.3 cm	2.8 cm	3.5 cm
Max temp	0.8°c	0.6°c	0.1°c
Min temp	-0.5°c	-0.2°c	-0.6°c
Feels like temp	-3.5°c	-4.8°c	-3.4°c

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Snow expected	0.5 cm	0.2 cm	2.2 cm
Max temp	2.1°c	2.5°c	1.2°c
Min temp	-0.3°c	1.2°c	0.8°c
Feels like temp	-0.3°c	-1.4°c	1.1°c

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Min temp	1.3°c	3.7°c	3.1°c
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Max temp	7°c	7.5°c	5.7°c
Min temp	2.8°c	5.7°c	4.8°c
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Snowfall	Next 3 days	No information
Depths	Upper piste depth	120 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	No information
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Lifts	Lifts open	No information
	Resort opening date	Sat 09 Nov 2024
	Resort closing date	Sun 13 Apr 2025

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