
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.
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.
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).
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| Max temp | -7.4°c | -7.4°c | -13.9°c | -10.4°c | -10.2°c | -14.5°c | -6.2°c | -6.2°c | -12.4°c | -6.6°c | -6.6°c | -11.8°c | -8.3°c | -8.1°c | -10.7°c | -8.7°c | -8.7°c | -13°c | -9.3°c | -9.3°c | -13.9°c | -10.3°c | -10.3°c | -14.7°c | -9.9°c | -9.9°c | -14°c | -7.3°c | -7.3°c | -11°c |
| Min temp | -11.7°c | -13.9°c | -16.9°c | -17.5°c | -14.5°c | -14.9°c | -13.7°c | -12.4°c | -13.9°c | -13.6°c | -11.8°c | -12.9°c | -12.2°c | -10.7°c | -12.7°c | -13°c | -13°c | -15°c | -15.2°c | -13.9°c | -15.4°c | -15.2°c | -14.7°c | -15.8°c | -15.3°c | -14°c | -15.5°c | -13.2°c | -11°c | -12.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -17.1°c | -11.6°c | -18.8°c | -17.5°c | -10.4°c | -14.5°c | -13.7°c | -6.2°c | -12.4°c | -13.6°c | -6.6°c | -11.8°c | -17°c | -12.6°c | -10.7°c | -17.9°c | -8.7°c | -13°c | -15.2°c | -9.3°c | -13.9°c | -15.2°c | -10.3°c | -14.7°c | -15.3°c | -9.9°c | -14°c | -13.2°c | -7.3°c | -11°c |
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| Feels like temp | -11.5°c | -5.6°c | -8.9°c |
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 30/12/2025 |
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| Depths | Upper piste depth | 45 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 36 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | New snow |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 36 out of 43 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 08 Nov 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 12 Apr 2026 |
Updated 30/12
The New Year dawns fine, dry and bright across the Swiss Alps with high pressure lingering across central and western Europe. This will change, however, as the week concludes with cold and unsettled conditions moving in from the East. Around 40cm of snowfall can then be expected over the whole region.
This will begin on Friday, before around a foot falls on higher ground over Saturday. The freezing line will hover around 2,000m, however this will plummet on Sunday meaning the last tail of this snowfall hits all elevations. Conditions then remain bitterly cold into the new week with more snowfall expected.
Experience the vibrant ski culture of Arosa at Faern Arosa Altein, your gateway to 225 km of ski trails and serene snowshoe paths. Conveniently accessible via a picturesque train journey from Chur or a scenic drive from Zurich, our hotel offers 126 cozy rooms with stunning mountain views.
Contact: +41 81 378 86 86 Faern Hotel Arosa Altein | Swiss Alps Resort & Spa | Graubünden (faernresorts.com)
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