Riederalp ski resort

Riederalp

Switzerland

Elevation

1,845m – 2,869m

Lifts

35

Slopes

104 km

Airport

Sion (SIR)

About Riederalp

Riederalp is part of the Aletsch Arena, a vast ski area in the heart of the Swiss Alps. The resort is car-free and offers stunning views of the Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps, with 104 km of slopes served by 35 lifts, ranging from 1,845m to 2,869m. The nearest airport is Sion (SIR).

Ski Area Details

Key Stats

Summit2,869m
Base1,845m
Vertical Drop1,024m
Total Lifts35
Total Slopes104 km

Slopes

Blue (Intermediate)42
Red (Advanced)50
Black (Expert)12

Ratings

Skiing

Beginners
Intermediate
Advanced
Off-Piste
Snowboarding
Park
Cross-Country
Snow Guarantee

Resort

Value for Money
Family Friendly
Après Ski
Winter Hiking

Avalanche Warning

2
Moderate
Level 2 — Moderate

Region: Riederalp

Valid: 3 Apr — 4 Apr 2026Published: 3 Apr, 15:00
Data: SLF Swiss Avalanche Bulletin (CC BY 4.0) Full Report

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Leaflet Tiles © Esri, Pistes: © OpenSnowMap.org (CC-BY-SA)

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Resort Info

Country
Switzerland
Schools
1 listed
Max Altitude
2869m
Lifts
35
Total Slopes
104 km
Nearest Airport
Sion (SIR)

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