Two long-established Graubünden resorts, Arosa and Lenzerheide, joined across a high mountain valley by a cable-car link to form one broad, sunny, family-friendly domain in south-east Switzerland.
- 1,240 m Base
- 2,855 m Top lift
- 1,615 m Vertical
- 174 Pistes mapped
- 49 Lifts
Best known for
Après & vibe
Après is civilised and unhurried, centred on mountain restaurants and the villages' hotel bars rather than late-night excess, in keeping with the resort's family and wellness leanings.
The resort
Arosa and Lenzerheide spent decades as separate destinations before a cable car strung across the Urden valley connected them into a single, generously sized ski area. Lenzerheide occupies a broad, sunny basin either side of a lake, offering open, rolling intermediate terrain; Arosa sits in a sheltered high bowl at the end of its own valley, quieter and more self-contained. Together they deliver long, cruisy runs, reliable Swiss grooming and big alpine panoramas from the higher ridgelines. The resort suits families and intermediates especially well, with enough variety to keep a mixed group busy for a week and a pace that never feels frantic.
The appeal is space, sunshine and easy variety. Skiers can spend a morning on Lenzerheide's open pistes, ride the link over to Arosa's sheltered bowl for the afternoon and never repeat a run. Add well-groomed intermediate terrain, strong family credentials and the sedate, wellness-minded atmosphere of two traditional Swiss villages, and it becomes an ideal choice for those who value relaxed cruising over hard-charging steeps.
The character is calm, scenic and quietly upmarket. Lenzerheide feels open and sun-filled around its frozen lake; Arosa is more intimate and secluded, long favoured as a wellness and family retreat. Neither trades on adrenaline, and the shared mood is one of unhurried, high-altitude Swiss ease.
Snow & weather
Live conditions from the mountain, plus the average snow you can expect month by month.
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Snow reliability is dependable, with high ridgelines rising well above the villages and Graubünden's generally favourable, sheltered climate underpinning a long core season.
Average monthly snowfall
Snowfall climatology unavailable.
Terrain & aspect
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Freeride
Slopes mostly face E — 48% on snow-holding, poleward-facing slopes.
Aspect derived from run bearings · OpenSkiStats / © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Skiing & terrain
Well catered for, with gentle nursery slopes and easy blues in both the Lenzerheide basin and the Arosa bowl.
The domain's strength, offering long, wide, sunny cruising and the satisfying journey across the Urdenbahn link.
Enough steeper reds, blacks and off-piste on the higher flanks to keep confident skiers engaged, without being an experts' specialist.
Off-piste and ski-touring possibilities exist on the higher terrain, but dedicated experts will find bigger challenges elsewhere in the Alps.
Riding the Urdenbahn link
A single cable car spans the Urden valley to connect Arosa and Lenzerheide, and crossing between the two former standalone resorts mid-day is the domain's signature journey. The ride and the switch of scenery are part of what makes a week here feel expansive.
The Arosa bear sanctuary
Arosa is home to a sanctuary for rescued bears, a striking presence above the village and an unusual companion to a ski day. It reflects the resort's family- and nature-oriented character.
Lakeside sun cruising in Lenzerheide
Lenzerheide's broad, south-tilted basin around its lake catches abundant sun and rolls out kilometre after kilometre of well-groomed intermediate piste. It is relaxed, panoramic skiing at its most inviting.
On the map
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Run difficulty
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced / Expert
- Freeride / Extreme
- Unknown
Run types
- Downhill — groomed
- Downhill — ungroomed
- Downhill — gladed
- Nordic (groomed)
- Ski tour
- ☾Lit (night)
- △Not patrolled
- →One-way
- ❄Snowmaking
Lifts
- Operating
- Operating (private)
- Non-operating
- Lift station
Slope-gradient grading
Downhill / ski tour
- Flat<3°
- Easy3–14°
- Intermediate14–22°
- Advanced / Expert22–45°
- Freeride / Extreme>45°
Nordic
- Easy<6°
- Intermediate6–9°
- Advanced>9°
Aspect (sun exposure)
- N — least sun
- E — morning
- S — most sun
- W — afternoon
Legend after OpenSkiMap
Stay in Arosa Lenzerheide
Lenzerheide, spread around its lake, is the larger and more open base and handy for families; Arosa, tucked at the head of its own valley, is quieter, more secluded and known for its wellness hotels. Both connect into the linked ski area.
Lifts and pistes from the door — the point of a high, purpose-built resort.
Self-catering residences, the bulk of the beds and the flexible-budget option.
Catered and self-catered chalets for groups wanting the whole place.
From simple to high-end, with pools and spas to thaw out in.
How to get there
Zürich (ZRH) is the principal gateway, with a scenic onward road-and-rail journey into Graubünden.
Switzerland's rail network reaches the region readily via Chur, from where connecting services and buses climb to both Lenzerheide and Arosa; the narrow-gauge line up to Arosa is a memorable ride in itself.
From Chur the final approach climbs into the mountains by road or rail; it is easy but involves a mountain ascent to reach either village.
Best time: Deep winter offers the most secure snow, while the sunny Lenzerheide basin makes March a rewarding time for long, bright days on the pistes.
Nearby resorts & areas
Other resorts within reach.
Getting to Arosa Lenzerheide
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