Lauchernalp

Lauchernalp
Lauchernalp is a ski area in the Lötschental valley in the Swiss canton of Valais, with 40 kilometres of pistes and guaranteed snow up to 3100 metres above sea level. It is set against the UNESCO World Heritage backdrop of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch with its four-thousand-metre peaks. The area is reached by cable car and offers pistes for all levels as well as freeride terrain.

Families and Kids

The children's paradise Loichiland on the Lauchernalp offers the little ones a dedicated environment in which to learn to ski. The Alpine adventure trail on the Lauchernalp lets young explorers discover the Alpine world with interactive explanations, wooden cows and musical bells, and the Lauchernalp–Fafleralp Legend Trail includes a folklore quiz designed especially for children.

Food and drinks

The Panoramarestaurant Lauchernalp, right next to the top station of the cable car, serves guests in a modern and cosy ambience. Mountain restaurants and mountain huts in the Lötschental offer regional cuisine, and a gourmet hike combines three courses across three alpine restaurants. Après-ski options are available to round off a day on the slopes.
20.0 km5

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 10 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 6 km
  • Advanced slopes: 3.6 km
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Free entrance: No
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

Opening hours unknown.

Admission fees

The Lauchernalp ski area is part of the MagicPass ticket, which covers access to the slopes. Ski passes and lift tickets for the Lauchernalp mountain railways can be purchased via the webshop, and a Lötschental guest card offers various included services and discounts for overnight guests.

Contact

Webpage
loetschental.ch
Email
info@loetschental.ch
Address
Dorfstrasse 80, 3918 Wiler

Access

Nearby stops

  • Wiler (Lötschen) (Talstation)0 meters walking distance
  • Gandegg0 meters walking distance
  • Lauchernalp0 meters walking distance
  • Stafel (Lauchernalp)0 meters walking distance
  • Hockenhorngrat0 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Brig
39m
Sion
1h 4m
Thun
1h 11m
Martigny
1h 28m
Interlaken Ost
1h 33m

FAQ

  • Is the Lauchernalp ski area included in the MagicPass?
    Yes, the Lauchernalp ski area is part of the MagicPass ticket.
  • What is the recommended black piste for a first descent on a black run?
    The "Stägäru" black piste, which leads from the Gandegg to the ski lift, is recommended for a first time on a black piste.
  • Can skiers reach the upper part of the ski area without skiing down?
    Yes, the upper part of the ski area is accessed via the 3-seater chairlift, and skiers who do not feel up to the descent can take the 3-seater chairlift back down to the lower part at any time.
  • Are there ski and snowboard lessons available at the Lauchernalp?
    Yes, the Cool School Lötschental (Swiss snow sports school) and the Alpine Ski School Lötschental offer ski and snowboard lessons on the Lauchernalp.
  • Is there a children's area for learning to ski?
    Yes, the children's paradise Loichiland on the Lauchernalp offers the little ones a dedicated environment in which to learn to ski.
  • Can ski equipment be rented on site?
    Yes, INTERSPORT Sporthaus Lauchernalp rents out skis, snowboards and winter sports equipment, with advice from experienced outdoor staff.

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