Switzerland
1) Arosa
The beautiful Alpine village of Arosa is situated on the river Plessur in a high glacial valley in the canton of Graubunden. They have worked hard to expand its summer offerings with free lift access through the summer!
The village, at a height of 1734m is surrounded by mountains ranging up to 2653 m. The terrain in Arosa is open with little to no trees resulting in plenty of open, fast runs and singletrack routes running through the valleys linking to the other nearby swiss resorts. Arosa is an ideal place for a mid travel trail bike or light freeride bike. Perhaps one of the main incentives to visit Arosa is that at present all the cablecars and mountain railway are free to use during the summer when staying in the resort.
Nearest airport: Zurich (approx 3 hrs).
What does Arosa have to offer?
| Cross Country |
Beginner & Intermediate |
| Downhill | Beginner |
| Freeride | - |
| Cable Car |
YES |
| Gondola | - |
| Chairlift | - |
| Connected to | Mountains Railway |
There are 2 cablecars and a mountain railway to transport you to the top of the mountains around Arosa and all are free. Arosa is not ideal for freeriding and the dowhill track is on the easier side.
DOWNHILL
The downhill track is a natural, wide open piste run. It is a great run to go fast on but the more advanced riders may find the lack of technical sections limits
their riding.
FREERIDE
Arosa are still developing their Freeride...
CROSS-COUNTRY
The
Grischa trail is a great adventure route that links Davos, Arosa and
Lenzerheide in a loop and can be extended out as far as Chur.
| Summer Lifts Open |
14th June until 19th October |
| Lift Opening Times | 09.00 - 16:45 (always check) |
| Lift Prices | Free is staying in Arosa |
DIRECTORY:
Tourist Office: T+41 81 378 7020
Website: arosa.ch
Medical Centre: T+41 81 377 2728