Arosa

70 km of piste between 1800-2653m

Arosa is a long-established resort lying at the end of one of the most spectacular rail lines in Europe. It is pretty in parts but very spread out with the most attractive traffic-free section at Inner-Arosa a bus ride away from the station and the main Obersee area. Arosa attracts a large non-skiing clientele and the slopes rarely have queues or crowds. The pistes available are adequate rather than impressive, and the local authorities (gemeinde) had proposed linking up with the extensive runs at Lenzerheide, but the Lenzerheide gemeinde opposed the plan. Nonetheless, in addition to the pistes there are an impressive 40km of marked freeride runs and it possible to ski off-piste but within the bounds of the ski area all day. As well as downhill, cross-country, tobogganing, snowshoe walks and winter walks the resort also boasts night skiing, open air skating on the lake, horse and sleigh rides, indoor swimming, full moon parties and a wide range of restaurants and bars.

There is a beautiful and very easy 8 km walk from the Unterseeplatz in Arosa, about 500 metres south of the station to the Langwies station from where you can take the train back to Arosa. The trail runs above the railway line and then along the Plessur to the old Walser village of Litzirüti. From there the route mainly passes through forest until you reach the imposing Langwieser Viaduct. Pass under the railway bridge and ascend up to Langwies station.

Best of the Slopes

Nice long blue run off Brüggerhorn down to Obersee. There is also some good off-piste on Brüggerhorn and the Weisshorn.

Where to Eat and Party

Brüggli bar in Inner-Arosa is a good place to start an evening out. Nearer Obersee is the Old India Bar in the Hotel Sorell.

Getting There

By Public Transport

The best destination to access the downhill slopes by public transport in this ski area is Arosa. Station adjacent to gondola, also courtesy bus between base stations. The resort operates the Snow'n'Rail scheme, providing a 20% discount on the combined travel ticket and lift pass.

• From Zurich the least travel time is 2 hrs 32 mins with as few as 1 changes going via Chur. Typically, an adult one day combined ticket is 127.20 SFr, reduced to 88.00 SFr with a Half-Price card.
• From Basel the least travel time is 3 hrs 36 mins with as few as 1 changes going via Chur. Typically, an adult one day combined ticket is 162.40 SFr, reduced to 105.60 SFr with a Half-Price card.
• From Berne the least travel time is 3 hrs 37 mins with as few as 2 changes going via Zurich / Chur. Typically, an adult one day combined ticket is 183.20 SFr, reduced to 116.00 SFr with a Half-Price card.
• From Luzern an adult one day combined ticket is 138.40 SFr, or 93.60 SFr with a Half-Price card.

Indicative prices are for travel to Arosa. Click here to find prices for other destinations. Under the combined ticket scheme the additional charge for a two day pass is 46.40 SFr.

By Road

Please refer to a map and check local conditions for accurate routing information.

• The road distance from Zurich is around 148 km and the journey time is roughly 2 hrs 10 mins.
• The road distance from Basel is around 232 km and the journey time is roughly 3 hrs.
• The road distance from Berne is around 274 km and the journey time is roughly 3 hrs 20 mins.
• The road distance from Geneva is around 437 km and the journey time is roughly 5 hrs 10 mins.

Nearby Resorts

Destinations in the region include Chur Flims and Lenzerheide.

Weather Outlook

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Accommodation

• Hotel Astoria, Arosa Ranked #1 in Arosa by TripAdvisor.
  $$ Tel: +41 813787272 http://www.astoria-arosa.ch/
• Hotel Streiff, Arosa Ranked #2 in Arosa by TripAdvisor. $$$
• Arosa Vetter Hotel, Arosa Ranked #5 in Arosa by TripAdvisor.
  $$$ Tel: +41 813787272
• Waldhotel National, Arosa (4*) Ranked #5 by Tages-Anzeiger amongst Swiss 4* Hotels.
  $$$$ Tel: +41 813785555 http://www.waldhotel.ch
• Tschuggen Grand Hotel, Arosa (5*) Ranked #2 by Tages-Anzeiger amongst Swiss 5* Hotels and #3 in Arosa by TripAdvisor.
  $$$$$ Tel: +41 813789999 http://www.tschuggen.ch
• Arosa Kulm Hotel & Alpin Spa, Arosa Ranked #4 in Arosa by TripAdvisor.
  $$$$$ Tel: +41 813787272
• Chalet Runca, Arosa (Chalet) Family run chalet near station and slopes - CHF 10090/week for 10 half-board.
  $$ Tel: + 41 798333608 http://www.snowypockets.com

See Where to Stay for more details on accommodation options.

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