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Arosa

A high valley with connected skiing, forest walks and an unusually broad year-round programme.

Arosa village spread across a green high valley beneath the surrounding peaks
Tiia Monto / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Arosa sits at the end of the Schanfigg railway at about 1,775 metres. Its linked Arosa Lenzerheide ski area publishes 225 kilometres of pistes and 43 lifts, while the car-light upper valley makes short stays workable without a car.

Beyond skiing, the useful anchors are the Arosa Bear Sanctuary, the Squirrel Trail through the forest and the Untersee lido in summer. Wellness ranges from public hotel day-spa offers to the Mario Botta-designed Tschuggen Bergoase; access conditions should be checked before visiting.

Ski areas

  • Arosa Lenzerheide

    The official map lists 225 km of pistes and 43 lifts across the linked area.

Pools & spas

Things to do

  • Arosa Bear Sanctuary

    Animal-welfare sanctuary above Arosa reached from Weisshorn middle station.

  • Squirrel Trail

    Short family forest walk known for close encounters with red squirrels.

Places to stay

  • Tschuggen Grand Hotel

    Private mountain railway and a four-floor, 5,000 m² Mario Botta-designed Bergoase spa; verify seasonal operations.

  • Valsana Hotel & Apartments

    Rooms and larger suites, including a one-bedroom suite with separate living space, equipped kitchen and secure Wi-Fi.

Local reading

Stays in Arosa