Lötschental Ski Resort Guide
Lötschental, Switzerland
Rated: 2/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 25km |
| Highest Lift | 2,700m |
| Resort Height | 1,400m |
| Nearest Airports | Berne and Basel |
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Lötschental
The ski area of Lötschental is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,400m, with 25km of marked runs.
Summary
Lötschental has direct access to 25km of downhill skiing, with 10 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,700m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Lötschental offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Lötschental is 5km long and the most difficult run is the 'Schwartze Piste'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Lötschental?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm, expected on 12 November.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,719m |
Ski Area Stats
Lötschental Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 25km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 30km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Lötschental Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,700m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Lötschental) | 1,400m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,300m |
| Max Vertical | 1,400m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Lötschental
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Lötschental Ski Schools and Lötschental Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Lötschental?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Raron, Valais.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Lötschental is Berne, 60 minutes drive away.
Basel, Sion, Geneva, Annecy, Milan Malpensa, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Zurich airports are all within three hours drive.
Berne is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The four ski lifts are able to uplift 5,600 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Lötschental open?
Open from : 30 November 2024.
Closes : 21 April 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
