Yay, time for the slopes! 225 kilometers of pure fun, but there are a few sections you shouldn't miss. The long runs on the Lenzerheide side are wide, fast, and offer enough variety to keep you entertained for weeks. There is plenty of room for those who really want to push the limits, and for those who don't. The Silvano Beltrametti World Cup run is the most challenging and steepest run in the ski area, with a maximum gradient of approximately 66 percent. Advanced skiers can really push themselves on the woods around Lenzerheide. However, for these, the rule is: only do it if you know what you are doing, and never ski them alone, but under supervision.

The Arosa side has steeper peaks and shorter, pointier descents. Less for gliding along comfortably, more for really sinking your teeth into. Ideal for day three or four, when your legs are ready for it.

And then there is night skiing. Every Friday from late December to mid-March, the Proschieri lift and the Stätzerhorn chairlift in Lenzerheide open from 18:00 to 22:00. Skiing in the dark, under the stars, on illuminated slopes and without the daytime crowds. We thought that was really great, especially with a cheese fondue afterwards.

There are plenty of options, and although a whole guide with the best spots in Arosa Lenzerheide is coming soon, we are already recommending two nice hotels here:

Valbella Resort The hotel in Lenzerheide is spacious and relaxed, with a spa in a tower (so multiple floors of spa, unbelievably nice!). Pesko's ski rental is right next to the hotel. There is an Italian restaurant, a local restaurant with adults-only areas, and a buffet with lots of delicious food. The hotel belongs to the top executive of the Lego Group. And in addition to a ski school on the slopes, he also championed a Lego-themed kids' club. And be sure to try the tiramisu martini at the bar.

Hotel Altein Arosa is part of the Faern Collection. And a totally different kind of stay. Sleeker, more refined, more modern. With a large spa and the fantastic Alchemilla Parlour Bar. A stone's throw from Arosa, which is small and manageable enough to walk through after dinner.

Clever minds who actually get around to après ski here. First of all, because lunch has probably already largely taken you down, whether or not from the long runs. But even more so, because there are so many events to keep you entertained (Arosa Humor Festival (December), the Arosa Gay Ski Week (January), and music festivals such as Arosa Electronica (March) and Live is Life (April)). But for those who still have energy left:

Chillihutta in Lenzerheide is located right on the slopes between the Stätzertäli and Stätzerhorn lifts. Here, Thommy does what a good après-ski hut should do every day: loud, warm, and with the Bünder cinnamon liqueur that was invented right here. The homemade chili is legendary (spoiler: we thought we were being served a sweet shot, but ended up with something that tasted more like a tomato shot with a dash of Tabasco, interestingL.).

KuhBar On the Arosa side is the beating heart of après-ski in all of Arosa Lenzerheide. Larger than the Chillihütta, busier, and with a reputation that extends far beyond the slopes, some guests travel specifically for the KuhBar without ever stepping onto a ski. Famous après-ski artists perform here regularly, and in 2023 the bar underwent a thorough renovation: the result is a beautiful wooden structure with an imposing cow's head inside as the eye-catcher. After a day on the Arosa slopes, this is the logical final destination and we won't hold you back to judge if it is earlier in the day.