Arosa
Snowboarding and Skiing in Arosa, Switzerland
Drive time : 265 miles or 4hrs 50mins drive time from Geneva
Drive time : 260 miles or 4hr 40mins drive time from Salzburg
As a classic short ski break resort, Arosa in Switzerland has plenty to offer, including some of the best cross country loops in the Alps. And if you are after a snowboarding weekend break then you will not be disappointed with this resort either.
The area houses specialist snowboarding schools and is also a highly popular hiking destination (there are the same number of hiking trails as there are pistes). With cheap ski flights to Geneva there’s never been a better time to plan your winter ski or snowboarding break in the fantastic ski resort of Arosa. It takes 4 hours and 50 minutes drive in the car from Geneva Airport, giving you the ideal chance to take in some of the picturesque countryside.
Ideal for Beginner and Intermediate Skiers
Arosa is the perfect short ski break destination for intermediate skiers and it is also a great choice for a ski weekend for beginners due to its nursery slopes benefiting from reliable snow.
Gentle slopes will get you started and then you can cruise all over the mountain during a skiing break in Arosa. The resort's terrain park is great for beginner freestylers and the new half-pipe is another great draw for snowboarders.
Ski and Snowboarding Events in Arosa
Visitors on a skiing break in Arosa are often treated to rock concerts, top DJ sets and hip hop events, all of which make this a destination worth visiting for many more reasons than skiing alone.
Accommodation is plentiful and if you are looking for luxury on your short ski break then the Hotel Eden provides just that. Boasting cutting edge interior design and truly splendid rooms, Hotel Eden offers a taste of the high life on your skiing break. There are, of course, many more hotels and alternative accommodation to choose from but when arriving on cheap flights to Geneva for a ski break in Arosa you will be spoilt for choice.
Fabulous Après Ski Including Restaurants, Cafes and Bars
Eateries are plentiful, giving you plenty of options for post-ski nourishment and relaxation. Bars, pizzerias and mountain restaurants let you choose traditional or international cuisine alongside a beer or two. Après ski venues are also numerous and you can dance the night away at a choice of lively bars and clubs.
Find cheap flights to Chambery and Geneva to book online at Jet2.com, the low cost airline.
Arosa Stats
Arosa | Switzerland | Ski & Snowboarding Resort Stats:
Length of Pistes: 60km
Highest Peak: 2655m
Total Lifts: 13
Slopes
Beginner : 0%
Intermediate : 27%
Advanced : 60%
Expert : 13%
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| 20/05/2013 |
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| 21/05/2013 |
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