# Arolla

Arolla is a ski area in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, with access from Evolène. It has 6 lifts (5 platters, 1 rope tow mapped) and 15.7 km of marked pistes – 12.1 km easy, 2.1 km intermediate and 1.5 km difficult, plus 8 km of ski routes. The lifts reach 2’877 m above sea level; the lowest point is 1’982 m, a vertical drop of 895 m. The area is included in the Magic Pass season pass.

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|---|---|
| Canton | Valais |
| Municipality | Evolène |
| Villages | Arolla, Evolène |
| Top elevation | 2877 m |
| Base elevation | 1982 m |
| Vertical drop | 895 m |
| Lifts | 6 (5 platters, 1 rope tow) |
| Pistes | 15.7 km (easy 12.1 km, intermediate 2.1 km, difficult 1.5 km, ski routes 8 km) |
| Adult day pass | Magic Pass member; day price not checked |
| Magic Pass | yes |
| Live webcams | none known |
| Railway station | none at the base |
| Coordinates | 46.02104, 7.47044 |

## Lifts

- Fontanesses 3 – Platter, 1728 m, 2457→2877 m
- Remointze – Platter, 604 m, 2367→2576 m
- Fontanesses 1 – Platter, 1951 m, 1984→2468 m
- Fontanesses 2 – Platter, 595 m, 1990→2158 m
- Torrent – Platter, 192 m, 1984→2025 m
- Baby-lift Pinochio – Rope tow, 41 m, 1990→1990 m

## Questions

**How many lifts does Arolla have?**
Arolla has 6 lifts. Mapped in detail: 5 platters, 1 rope tow.

**How high is Arolla?**
The highest lift station is at 2’877 m and the lowest point at 1’982 m, giving a vertical drop of 895 m.

**How many kilometres of pistes does Arolla have?**
15.7 km of marked pistes, measured along the piste lines: 12.1 km blue, 2.1 km red and 1.5 km black. There are also 8 km of ski routes.

**How much is a day pass at Arolla?**
Arolla is included in the Magic Pass. Single-day prices are published on the official website.

**Is there a live webcam for Arolla?**
No live webcam is known for this area yet.

**How do I get to Arolla by public transport?**
There is no railway station at the base; use the Swiss public transport planner (bus and train) to the valley station.

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