With Graham
Ice climbing
Ice climbing for all levels, beginners and experienced alike.
CHF 500.- • 2-6 people
Winter · Dec–Apr
At 3,000 metres.
Ski touring, heliskiing, freeride. Arolla, the starting point of the great alpine races.
Winter · Dec–Apr
Ski touring,
heliskiing,
altitude.
Deep in the Val d'Hérens, Arolla is a world-class ski touring destination. Six glaciers, ten refuges, all accessible from the hotel.
On the Haute Route Chamonix–Zermatt, the most famous ski traverse in the Alps. Ski-in/ski-out from the hotel. Official starting point of the Patrouille des Glaciers.
With a local guide
Ski touring
Avalanche-risk briefing and snowpack analysis. Set off on skis to climb the summits and ride down the snow-covered slopes of this valley floor.
The Val d'Hérens hosts three fine races for enthusiasts: the Patrouille de la Maya, the Patrouille des Aiguilles Rouges and the renowned Patrouille des Glaciers.
CHF 500.- per day
Group of 2 to 5 people
With Dédé · Air Glaciers
Heliskiing
Departing from the hotel, the helicopter picks you up in five minutes and drops you at 3,780m on the summit of the Pigne d'Arolla. One of only two heliskiing sites in Switzerland.
In partnership with Air Glaciers, explore tens of thousands of hectares of untouched snow-covered landscapes.
CHF 1'330.- per day
Group of 2 to 3 people
With Dédé · Local guide
Freeride
Discover the Val d'Hérens and its legendary powder across 4 resorts. Off-piste outings with our local team of experts. Varied terrain for all levels.
In a preserved yet accessible setting, the Grand Hôtel & Kurhaus is the ideal starting point to take on the mountain terrain.
CHF 645.- per day
Group of 2 to 3 people
Also available
Other ways
to take on winter.
With Samuel
Paragliding
Discover breathtaking landscapes.
CHF 150.- • Tandem flight
Ski-in/ski-out
Alpine skiing
Ski-in/ski-out from the hotel. Arolla's lifts just steps away.
Direct access
In the footsteps of the patrollers
Patrouille des Glaciers
Zermatt–Arolla–Verbier. The most demanding ski traverse in the Alps. Arolla is the official starting point of the Patrouille des Glaciers.
The Kurhaus lies on the route. Contact us, we will direct you to the guide suited to your level.
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