Arosa, Graubünden

Arosa resort guide

Graubünden, Switzerland

Family-friendly resort with guaranteed snow

Arosa at a glance

70
Trails
14
Lifts
8,704ft
Top
5,906ft
Base
2,799ft
Vertical
ACH
Nearest airport, 48 mi
40% beginner40% intermediate20% advanced

Arosa offers reliable snow conditions, gentle slopes perfect for families, and a charming alpine atmosphere.

Your questions about Arosa, answered

How big is Arosa?

Arosa has 70 trails served by 14 lifts — 21st for trails of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 20th of the 34.

How high is Arosa?

The lifts run from 5,906ft at the base to 8,704ft at the top, a vertical of 2,799ft. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 17th highest, with the 30th biggest vertical.

A base above 5,906ft is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.

Is Arosa good for beginners or experts?

The trails at Arosa split 40% beginner, 40% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.

On those numbers it suits beginners.

When is the ski season at Arosa?

Over the last ten winters Arosa has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around December 1 to May 22, about 174 days.

March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 49in, 22in of new snow and 2.7 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Arosa?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH), 48 mi away in a straight line. Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH), Germany is 62 mi, Lugano (LUG) is 65 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift ticket at Arosa?

A 6-day adult Arosa Lenzerheide costs CHF 401 for 2026/27, or CHF 67 a day. For value it ranks 11th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.

Full lift ticket prices and history →

Airports near Arosa

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH
    48 mi
  • Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDH
    62 mi · major airport
  • LuganoLUG
    65 mi

Travel time to Arosa

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)Quickest
    Flight
    8h 35m · 3,962 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 35m · 65 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 40m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH)
    Flight
    8h 30m · 3,954 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h 5m · 83 mi
    Total
    ≈ 13h 5m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Lugano (LUG)
    Flight
    8h 35m · 3,981 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h 10m · 87 mi
    Total
    ≈ 13h 15m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Arosa lift ticket 2026/27

CHF 4016-day adult Arosa Lenzerheide · ≈$486

CHF 67 per day · 3.2 km of trails per € · #11 of 34 for value in Switzerland

Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices

74value scoreGreat value
Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Arosa trail map

We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Arosa. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Arosa has 70 trails and 14 lifts, running from 5,906ft to 8,704ft.

Why go to Arosa

  • High altitude and excellent snow
  • Great for all skill levels
  • Modern lift infrastructure
  • Great for families
  • Beautiful mountain scenery
  • Good value for money

Things to know

  • Can get crowded during peak season
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Can be windy
  • Limited challenging terrain

Skiing and snowboarding Arosa by ability level

Beginners

Arosa is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Arosa offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Arosa, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.

Our take on Arosa

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: arosa.ch

More on Arosa

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.