📷 Aletsch Arena
Europe
Aletsch Arena
Projected to open Dec 5
Projected to open December 5, 2026
Best months to book: January, March, February · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Dec 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 28
2d agoPast 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
54cm
7-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Aletsch Arena is projected to open December 5, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1January101cm avg
- #2March96cm avg
- #3February87cm avg
Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:01 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Dec 5
Projected to open December 5, 2026
35 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:01 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (2,357m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
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About Aletsch Arena
Aletsch Arena is located in the Swiss Alps in the canton of Valais and is renowned for its direct access to the UNESCO-listed Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps. The resort encompasses the car-free villages of Riederalp, Bettmeralp, and Fiescheralp, offering over 100 kilometers of ski slopes with panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Visitors enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, modern lift infrastructure, and a variety of winter activities including skiing, snowboarding, and glacier hiking. The unique proximity to the Aletsch Glacier and the tranquil, traffic-free environment distinguish Aletsch Arena as a standout alpine destination.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Aletsch Arena
- Where is Aletsch Arena?
- Aletsch Arena is a ski resort in Switzerland.
- How high is Aletsch Arena?
- Aletsch Arena runs from a base elevation of 1,845 m (6,053 ft) to a summit of 2,869 m (9,413 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,024 m (3,360 ft).
- How big is Aletsch Arena?
- Aletsch Arena has 35 lifts.
- When is ski season at Aletsch Arena?
- Aletsch Arena typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Aletsch Arena get in a typical season?
- Aletsch Arena averages 276 inches / 701 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Aletsch Arena in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #46 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +12% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Aletsch Arena averaged +12% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Aletsch Arena sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -10%, '15-16 +3%, '23-24 +44%. A pattern, not a promise.
