Arosa Lenzerheide - Community Reviews & Ratings

Lenzerheide - Valbella is one of those resorts that is not a resort but a real place, where real Swiss people live, work and enjoy the best an Alpine location can offer, including the occasional World Cup race to get the crowds and buzz going.Visiting in March is a good time as there is less of a problem: one side of the valley going darker later on? Just take the efficient and frequent ski bus to the other side of the valley and it is good to continue in the sunshine to the end of the day. And there is plenty of terrain to use, with a variety of slopes from rocky runs at the tops to gentle and beginner friendly slopes lower down. The lift system is modernised, with the almost brand new Rothornbahn (gondola) taking the majority of skiers to the end of the valley and giving plenty of space to work along to the other end. Tree runs are limited (the Swiss do like to protect the wilder parts) but there is plenty of upper terrain to challenge all but the most extreme skier. Mountain restaurants are evenly spaced and offer a wide variety of fare (inc Rösti) for lunch or that important Ovomaltine stop. The village itself is just that: a living Alpine village with everything that could be expected and then a bit more. Food options are not boundless, but offer a good variety from a kebab shop all the way up to traditional Swiss hotel restaurant gourmet food. Highly recommended is the pizza place at the Hotel Kurhaus, which goes from coffee shop to nightspot effortlessly. There is a nightclub there as well to keep the most energetic going into the small hours.Accommodation is equally varied, with a good range of 3* to 5* hotels, though a wide variety of holiday apartment lets are readily available in close proximity to the slopes, the village amenities and the forest walks and cross-country trails for the non-skiers. Ski hire places are available with a good range of equipment, though I did not use the ski school on this visit, so cannot comment on the quality or cost of lessons.Travel is relatively straightforward from Zurich, either approx. 2 hours by train to Chur and then local Postbus (a marvel of Swiss efficiency), or about 2 - 2 1/2 hours by car, passing through Chur and then straight up a pleasant mountain road into the village itself. All in all, a great little known place to British skiers that the Swiss want to keep a secret from the rest of us...

Great resort, and super family friendly. Staff are kind and helpful. Lots of runs to choose from! The food is yummy and I love that they host events throughout the season - Easter sunrise breakfast

Such a beautiful resort with a huge variety of skiing and covers a huge area so you can never get bored. Town in great with loads of restaurants and things to do and everything runs seamlessly

Went to Arosa just after they opened for the season. Still limited lifts and runs but the overall skiing was great. Not much of an apres-ski scene here at all but its definitely a family friendly resort

Amazing hidden gem resort! Easily accessible by public transport, great high quality lifts. Easily accessible off slopes with great powder potential, ending in some short tree runs. Slopes are well groomed and beginner friendly mostly. Family friendly and mostly not crowded.

Really beautiful slopes, very big resort. Because of its size the slopes arent too busy. There are not many hotel options but the ones available are really nice.

We were very happy with the quality of accommodation and there was a good variety of food available which was always super tasty. Après ski topped off many superb days on the slopes. Making the overall experience in Arosa fantastic.

We went to Valbella in the Lenzerheide region for a few days with family, staying at the Hotel Seehof. The resort is great, with a regular free bus taking you around the different lift locations meaning you can access all parts of the mountain quickly from the bottom. The pistes were well maintained, if a bit patchy in some places, but far from unskiable. In fact, given the warm temperatures (19C one day!) the snow was in great condition. Beginners areas were great for my daughter and her first time on snow and her instructor was really friendly and patient. Plenty of gentle runs for my wife and some older family members too who were able to comfortably ski a large section of runs, despite it being several years since last skiing. The lifts up the mountain were quick and quiet, meaning it was possible to ski a long way in a day. Apres was quite quiet with it mainly being focussed around the hotels. Definitely more family focussed than one for the party animals! Overall it was a great resort to visit with a good selection of well maintained pistes, easy access and quick lifts, very few crowds and writhing easy driving distance from Zurich. The only downside was the price, but thats always a challenge with Switzerland anyway. I would definitely visit again, but will need to save up a bit more.