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Aletsch Arena lies in Valais and is a mid-sized ski area: 104 kilometres of piste served by 35 lifts.
The area runs from 1050 to 2869 metres above sea level, giving around 1,819 metres of vertical. The upper slopes therefore sit at an altitude that usually holds snow reliably even in weaker winters.
The season usually runs Dec – April.
There is a snow park, an adult day pass costs CHF 77.
Of note: Views of the Great Aletsch Glacier (UNESCO)
Pistes by difficulty
- Leicht (blau)51 km49%
- Mittel (rot)44 km42%
- Schwer (schwarz)9 km9%
Distribution calculated from OpenStreetMap and applied to the 104 official kilometres of piste. An approximation, not a figure from the lift company.
Snow report
Not currentThis reading is 47 days old and is not being updated automatically at the moment. Current figures are available from the SLF and from the resort itself.
Source: SLF / WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research. A single measuring station, not the resort’s official piste report.
Piste map, map & webcams
Interactive piste map
Every piste and lift colour-coded by difficulty, zoomable, built on OpenStreetMap. Community-maintained data; where it differs, the official piste map next to it is authoritative.
Open on OpenSkiMap →Official piste map
The lift company’s drawn piste map, plus lift status and tickets.
aletscharena.ch →Webcams
Live images from the mountain on the resort’s official site, usually several locations.
View webcams →Piste maps and webcam images belong to the lift companies and are protected by copyright. That is why we link directly to the original instead of copying it.
Snow’n’Rail at Aletsch Arena: up to 10% off the ski pass
This resort takes part in Snow’n’Rail, the combined offer from SBB RailAway: book the journey and the ski pass together and the pass costs less.
Snow’n’Rail Aletsch Arena at SBB →All resorts with Snow’n’Rail →
Getting there by public transport
Destination stop: Bettmeralp Talstation. Fastest connection on a Saturday morning in the currently published timetable, from the open Swiss timetable interface, retrieved 10 August 2026. A guide value, not a timetable: the real journey time depends on when you leave and what you connect to, and winter-only bus services are not yet included.
Worth knowing: this resort is in the Snow’n’Rail scheme, so the lift pass is up to 10 per cent cheaper if you arrive this way. From Bern that is 1 h 31 on the train instead of behind the wheel.
Frequently asked about Aletsch Arena
How high is Aletsch Arena?
The ski area runs from 1,050 to 2,869 metres above sea level, a vertical range of 1,819 metres. For snow reliability the lower figure matters more: that is where the snow disappears first, and where a mild December is felt before it is felt at the top.
How many kilometres of piste does Aletsch Arena have?
104 kilometres on 35 lifts, according to the operator. There is no binding standard for measuring piste kilometres, so the figure is comparable between resorts only to a point. The lift count says at least as much about how big a place feels.
What does a day pass at Aletsch Arena cost?
CHF 77 for an adult day pass at the standard rate, as of summer 2026. Booked early it is often less; on a peak Saturday it is not. Arriving by public transport takes up to 10 per cent off through the Snow’n’Rail scheme.
When does Aletsch Arena open?
The usual season window is Dec – April. For winter 2026/27 the resort has announced 5 December 2026 as its starting date (Winterbetrieb). Every announced date depends on enough snow and cold.
How do I get to Aletsch Arena by train?
The destination stop is Bettmeralp Talstation. From Zürich HB the fastest connection on a Saturday morning takes 2 h 31, changing 2 times; from Bern 1 h 31. A guide value, not a timetable.
Is there Snow’n’Rail at Aletsch Arena?
Yes. Aletsch Arena is one of the destinations in SBB RailAway's combined offer: book the journey and the ski pass together and the pass costs up to 10 per cent less. That percentage is the maximum SBB advertises; what actually comes off depends on the ticket type and the date, and only SBB can tell you bindingly.
Aletsch Arena in the magazine
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More than two dozen Swiss ski areas have a permanent practice facility for avalanche transceiver searching. Use is mostly free and needs only a valid lift pass. The complete list, linked to our resort pages, and what such a facility can do.
Where freeriding happens in Switzerland: the vertical gives it away
Freeriding needs vertical drop, and our dataset holds it for all 87 areas. Zermatt leads with 2,263 metres; the median is 1,085. The analysis, what it says about the well-known freeride addresses, and where the figure misleads.
When do Swiss ski resorts open for winter 2026/27?
Four resorts start in October, nine in November, 72 not until December. The announced dates, the pattern behind them, and an honest answer to how binding a date announced in August really is.
Where this resort stands
Aletsch Arena is one of 24 ski areas in the canton of Valais, and it is quickest reached from Bern by train, in 1 h 31.
Nearby ski areas
Distances are straight-line, not driving time. In the Alps a ridge between two valleys can turn 12 km into a two-hour drive.
Key figures
- Region
- Valais
- Season
- Dec – April
- Kilometres of piste
- 104 km
- Elevation
- 1050 to 2869 m (1,819 m of vertical)
- Lifts
- 35
- Adult day pass
- around CHF 77 (guide value)
- Summer skiing
- no
- Glacier
- no
- Snow park
- rated 5/10
- Coordinates
- 46.397, 8.062
- Official website
- aletscharena.ch
All values are guide figures still being verified. For day-to-day information, use the resort’s official website.