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winter alpine resort guide

Arosa

SWITZERLAND

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Resort information

Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Arosa in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.

Resort facts

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  • 1800 m
  • 1800-2655 m
  • 13 
  • 60 km
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Travel information

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  • Distance from Calais:
  • Basel (2h 50m)
  • Friedrichshafen (2h 15m)
  • Zurich (2h 50m)
  • Arosa (0 miles)
  • 701 miles (approx)

Good points

  • Excellent for cross country skiing 
  • Typical winter wonderland setting
  • Few queues

Not so good

  • Some buildings are an eyesore 
  • Not enough challenging runs
  • Village is a little spread out

Description

Arosa is a beautiful lake resort, that paints the perfect winter picture. With activities on the lake as well as the mountains, there is plenty to entertain most. If you enjoy your scenery, environment and ambience as much as skiing, then Arosa is a good choice. The slopes are a good beginner choice and enough to safisfy most intermediates.

The “Schanfigg” is a 20 km long valley and is located in the canton Graubünden. The most famous resort in the valley is Arosa, which is especially popular as a winter sports and spa resort. In winter, the ski and hiking paradise offers 70 kilometres of piste and 60 kilometres of hiking trails to all mountain lodges in the area. Cross-country fans can enjoy 30 kilometres of track. The region has not closed itself off from all things modern, but has still retained its original charm.

The diverse village is surrounded by a fascinating mountain landscape and forested slopes. Skiing is centred on the Hörnli, Weißhorn and Brüggerhorn mountains. Whether pretty houses, distinguished hotels or youthful backpacker hotels - the right accommodation can be found for everyone. Restaurants, bars and classy shops invite you in to spend a bit.

The ski lift are open until 18th April 2010. 2 cable cars, 1 cabin cabin, 6 chair lifts, 4 drag lifts, 3 children's ski lifts. 17 ski runs, total length 70 km, snow park, halfpipe. Ski school, childrens ski school from 4 years old. 26.5 km cross country ski tracks in the region, winter walking paths 70 km. 3 toboggan-runs (long 4.3 km). Ice rink, natural ice rink, curling, folkloric curling, indoor tennis hall, squash. Ski bus (free of charge).