Located at the bottom of the Val d'Hérens at 1'950 m altitude, "the highest campsite in Europe" will allow you to camp in a natural environment at the foot of the peaks and glaciers. There are many hikes and alpine races from Arolla.
Tarifs :
Adulte 8.30 CHF
Enfant 6.20 CHF (moins de 12 ans)
Tente 7.00 à 12.00 CHF
Voiture 3.00 CHF
Caravane 10.00 à 13.00 CHF
Van 9.00 CHF
Camping Car 11.00 à 15.00 CHF
Moto 1.00 CHF
Chien 1.00 CHF
Electricité 4.50 CHF
Douche 1.00 CHF
At an altitude of 2000m, in the enchanting setting of Arolla, the chalet "Les Ecureuils" welcomes small groups of up to 22 people in 2 dormitories of 8 beds and one of 6 beds.
A professional kitchen with dishwasher, a dining room, a ski room and wifi are also at your disposal.
The Chalet Le Sporting is located in the Haut Val d'Hérens in the heart of the Valais, in the small winter and summer sports resort of Arolla, at the start of the ski lifts, cross-country ski trails and marked snowshoe trails. An illuminated toboggan run is nearby.
Easily accessible all year round via the Sion-Arolla cantonal road, large free car park in front of the Chalet.
In the summer, there are numerous walks and hikes, in the heart of the Grands Tours and in particular the famous Matterhorn Tour. A climbing school, a paragliding school, 6 refuges from 2 to 5 hours walking, 5 of which are guarded.
Hotel Aiguille de La Tza has been welcoming you for over 30 years in a historic hotel, built in 1905 at the beginning of tourism in Arolla and renovated in 2015.
A wide choice of rooms is offered, from the spacious "Chambre Chalet" with a mezzanine and private bathroom ideal for families, to the "Chambre Randonneur" in a simpler and more authentic style..
Outside, guests enjoy a space to rest in the garden and a playground for young and old.
The hotel is accessible all year round by car (free private parking), by bus (stop "La Monta" 60m away), and by "Green Mobility" of course !
Good to know:
- Pets allowed if clean and trained, CHF 20.00 extra per pet per night
- Bed, baby chair and toys available
- Half board on request
- Pets are always welcome on the terrace
- Laundry service on request and under conditions
Opened in 1905 under the name Pension du Lac Bleu, the hotel is located between Evolène and Arolla in the Val d'Hérens ( Wallis). This hotel-bar-restaurant is now affectionately known as 'La Gouille'. Inventive, fresh and home-made cuisine. A music bar, regular concerts and events. A new young team has taken over the management of the hotel since October 2020.
Our 9 rooms all have mountain views. Each room has a washbasin. Two bathrooms with shower and toilet, as well as an extra toilet are on the first floor. The dormitory area has 3 showers and 2 toilets. The dormitories cannot be used by groups of minors who are not accompanied by their parents.
Breakfast on a plate (no buffet) is available from 8:00 to 10:00 if booked the night before.
Check-in: 4pm-7pm / Check-out: 8am-10am
Prepayment : The client must pay in advance the first night after booking.
Cancellation policy: Cancellation is possible without charge up to 5 days prior to arrival date. Beyond this delay, one night will be charged. Any stay started may be required in full (up to 5 days).
Mountaineers, families, young and retired people, you will be touched by the charm of the Hôtel du Glacier which will be pleased to welcome you and make your stay pleasant. The hotel is located on the edge of the village of Arolla, a minute's walk from the centre and the post office.
The hotel benefits from a large private car park for the guests, a café - restaurant and a carnotzet. You have a sunny terrace is ideal for enjoying the magnificent panorama of Arolla, or to tell your friends about your day's achievements.
The rooms are equipped with a shower (or bath), WC, with a private balcony and television. In the evening, you can taste the specialities of the region in our restaurant. The hotel is about 5 minutes walk from the ski slopes.
The Hotel & Kurhaus in Arolla welcomes you at an altitude of 2100 m. Situated in the heart of a beautiful pine forest, the Hotel was built in 1896 and renovated in 1979. Present since the beginning of Alpine tourism. The Hotel & Kurhaus is member of Swiss Historic Hotels.
The large terrace is an ideal place to relax and enjoy a meal in the sun. The view of the surrounding peaks (Pigne d'Arolla, Mont Collon, Aiguille de la Tza, Dents de Veisivis) is wonderful. Access to the hotel is via a private road, and there is no disturbing traffic.
Trails allow you to move around in the surrounding forest, enjoying the ever-changing landscape. A small lake, hundred-year-old pine trees, a multitude of flowers (rhododendrons, gentians, anemones,...) will delight nature lovers. The hotel is situated at the starting point of a large number of walks, excursions, hikes and access to the huts. It is on the way to the Haute Route and one of the departures of the famous Glacier Patrol. In winter, access to the slopes and lifts can be done on skis, by putting on and taking off shoes in front of the hotel.
The restaurant, L'Honorine, offers both traditional and original dishes to satisfy you.
The hotel has a spacious reception room where you can organise congresses, seminars, conferences, weddings or birthdays in idyllic surroundings. Free internet access is available to guests. The hotel also offers massages in collaboration with the Jardin des Soins, as well as yoga classes and various activities in the area.
For more information and offers, please visit the website: www.grandhotelkurhaus.com
Just 300 metres from the ski slopes and hiking trails, the Hôtel du Pigne welcomes you in a warm family atmosphere.
The hotel as 12 modern, spacious and very comfortable rooms.
In the restaurant, you can enjoy local specialities and the chef's fine cuisine and taste our regional wines.
Our bar and our terrace will welcome you all day long.
A food and souvenir shop inside the hotel is at your disposal for shopping during your holiday.
Parking in front of the hotel and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Arolla is a small family resort for those who love peace and quiet, invigorating air and untouched nature.
In the heart of the mountains, the ski area is situated between 2000 and 3000 m above sea level and its orientation guarantees good snow cover until late in the season. The slopes are not overcrowded and you can enjoy large, sheltered and sunny ski fields. And if you want to eat, there is a refreshment bar at 3'000 m. In addition, the Swiss Ski School in Arolla offers a variety of courses.
There is a wide range of hiking possibilities, from leisurely aperitif walks to guided hikes. There are climbing routes around the village.
You can also relax and enjoy the magnificent panorama and the unique flora.
Whether you wish to spend your holidays here, buy a second home or settle here for the year, our agency team will put its experience and dynamism at your service to advise and assist you in your approach.
For one or more nights, you are welcome in our guest rooms, whether you wish to have breakfast or not, as long as our availability allows us to accommodate you. Our attic rooms are like small protected nests in the attic of the house. They are suitable for a single person or for 2 people... They are small and simple, but we take great care to welcome you as well as possible, like at home... Reception and service adapted according to the COVID plan.
Breakfast: coffee, tea, milk, fruit juice, fruit, bread, butter, jam, honey, yoghurt, cereals.
Dogs accepted under conditions
The offer includes :
2 nights in a double room with shower or bath WC
Breakfast buffet
Evening meal, Valaisan Menu and 3-course Glacier Menu, excluding drinks
Vegetarian menu possible
Access to our wellness area
Relaxation and reconnection treatment
Prices
380.- per person
DIX HUT
The Dix hut was built in 1908 by the Monte Rosa section of the Swiss Alpine Club. This modest wooden house was then located on the left bank of the Cheilon Glacier at an altitude of 2640 m. In 1928, it was dismantled to be rebuilt higher up, at 2928 m, at the place known as Tête-Noire.
In 1936, a new stone hut was built. The latter was finally enlarged in 1978 to reach its present size. Since then, renovations have allowed the Dix hut to offer passing guests every comfort that one might expect from a mountain hut high in the Swiss Alps. With its 6,500 annual overnight stays, the Dix hut is an essential stop on the Haute-Route. It provides a comfortable shelter for hikers, an oasis of warmth hidden in the heart of our mountains.
Located in central Valais, the Dix hut is an essential stop on your hikes. Whether starting from the Grande Dixence dam or the charming village of Arolla, a pleasant stroll to discover the riches of our mountains will take you to the foot of Mt Blanc de Cheilon, where the Dix hut has found refuge. If you like ice and rock, you will likely prefer to join us from the Lac de Mauvoisin, via the Col de Cheilon. And if adventurous summits attract you, perhaps you will try to touch the sky, via the Pigne d’Arolla summit.
The Dix hut welcomes you in its dormitories equipped with Nordic duvets.
For hygiene reasons, sleeping bags are obligatory. Sanitary facilities are located inside the hut.
Every day until 2 p.m. the kitchen of the Dix hut offers you:
- Take some finely sliced potatoes, add some fried lardons, gratin with cheese and top your plate off with a fried egg. And there you have the Roesti des Dix.
- Place two slices of bread in a terracotta dish. Sprinkle them with white wine and grill them in the oven. When the bread is crispy, add a thin layer of mustard and cover it with raclette cheese. Put two fried eggs on your dish and you get the Dix croûte au fromage.
REOPENING FROM JULY TO SEPTEMBER
Take a detour to the Aiguilles Rouges!
Amateur walker, you walk the multiple paths for superb walks, between larch trees, blue lakes and high mountain atmosphere.
Beginner mountain climber, you get acquainted in group with professionals in rock-climbing techniques in a grandiose alpine environment.
Hiker confirmed, you carry out races well served by the hut as the Point of Vouasson, between saxifrages and glaciers.
Experienced climber, you cross the Aiguilles Rouges, magnificent rock race, on a perfect ridge line, for a most attractive course.
An attentive observer, you admire the soldier, the chamois and the eagle but also the peaks of the Pennine and Bernese Alps and the imposing Mont Blanc.
A privileged spectator, you may admire this unique minute, at sunrise, where the rock of serpentine and gabbros literally ignites.
Curious visitor, you engage in a conversation with the guard Bernard Maître dit "Boum" and appreciate his kindness and his passion for the mountain.
Friendly character, you share with family, friends or with lovers of the peaks a unique moment during memorable evenings.
The itineraries are many, the pleasures too... The Aiguilles Rouges await you!
Nature being a law unto itself, you may not have the necessary capabilities of a proven mountaineer to attempt this adventure on your own; you must then seek help from a mountain specialist before setting off.
Let yourself be carried away by the magical experience of the mountain in the company of a professional mountain guide.
Mountain Guides List
Opening hours : Cabane gardiennée en principe en mars-avril puis de fin juin à fin septembre. Local d'hiver disponible hors de ces périodes.
Access :
OPEN
In 1924, at the instigation of an American mountaineer living in Paris, Stuart Jenkins, a hut was built underneath the present hut which bore his name. It provided shelter for 10 people. After the construction of the new hut in 1946, it was used as a bonfire. For the anecdote, let's mention that Jenkins' guide was none other than Jean-Michel Bournissen !!! Several renovations allowed the guards to welcome nearly 120 visitors.
In 2008, the cabin was completely renovated and extended. The sanitary facilities were integrated into the hut and the janitor now has adequate rooms.
Since nature only acts according to its own laws, it is imperative, if you do not have the necessary skills, to call upon the services of a mountain professional before embarking on such an experience.
Let yourself be taken by the magic of the mountain in the company of a professional.
Please make all your bookings online on :
Attention, you must keep your booking confirmation in which a link allows you to modify or delete (cancel) your reservation. The last cancellation deadline is before 5pm the day before your arrival, otherwise a no show tax of CHF 45.- per person will be charged.
We do not accept bookings or cancellations by e-mail.
- PLEASE RESPECT THE RESTRICTIONS AND HYIENE MEASURES
- BOOKING RESERVATION OBLIGATORY
- SLEEPING BAG LINER OBLIGATORY
Opening hours : Cabane gardiennée en principe de mi-mars à début-mai puis de fin juin à début septembre.
Access :
OPEN
Family hut, access without any particular difficulties, accessible from the youngest age. Beautiful terrace with a magnificent view of the Pigne d'Arolla, the Aiguilles Rouges and the surrounding peaks. Access about 2 hours walk from Arolla and Pramousse (there is now officially the loop!), half board (32 places), snacks at midday, cakes, cakes, various drinks, homemade cold tea and Italian coffee!
As nature only acts according to its own laws, it is imperative, if you do not have the necessary skills, to call upon the services of a mountain professional before embarking on such an experience.
Let the magic of the mountains take hold of you in the company of a professional.
Mountain Guides List
Opening hours : Cabane gardiennée en principe de fin juin à fin septembre. Local d'hiver à disposition.
Access :
Founded in 1970 by Camille and Rosalie Bournissen, the shop is located in the centre of Arolla. In 1988, Basile, their son and his wife Patricia took over the family business. In a very warm and mountainous environment, you will feel at ease as soon as you enter the shop... You will meet a family for whom sport has always been and still is a passion!
You will find all the articles you need for summer and winter sports with a very good service as a bonus.
Summer and winter alike, on the most beautiful peaks of our valley, on the back of a path, on the lookout for an ibex or clinging to a rock, the guides and escorts of the Val d'Hérens are the companions of your adventures and discoveries.
Equipment :
Ice axe and crampons, mountain boots, harness, screwed carabiner, warm clothes, water bottle, sun cream, hat, gloves, glasses, bag "à devoir", bag "à viande" (meat bag).
Information and registration on +41 (0)27 283 14 54 / vacances@arolla.com
THE OFF-PISTE SKIING AND HELISKIING SPECIALISTS IN AROLLA
Freeride Expérience is the Guide Bureau of Dédé Anzévui, a true pioneer of freeride skiing (1st ski descent of the North Face of the Matterhorn in 1989).
Dédé and his team of experienced mountain guides and ski instructors will help you make your mountain dreams come true: off-piste skiing or freeride holidays in the Val d'Hérens resorts, heliskiing on the Pigne d'Arolla, safety training (ARVA, Avalanche, Nivology...)
Professor of physical education and biology specialising in exercise physiology.
ANENA trainer (National Association for the Study of Snow and Avalanches)
In winter
Ski touring and discovery
Off-piste skiing
Snowshoeing
Specialised in winter progression training, teaching techniques for handling safety equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe) and first aid
From spring to autumn
Initiation to high mountain (pedagogical approach)
Nature and discovery hikes
All year round
Personalized fitness and advice on natural food
Co-owner of the Gîte TSAmpa in Arolla
The Swiss Ski School of Arolla offers you from Monday to Friday
Group lessons from 4 people (children or adults) from 9.30am to 12.00pm
The Piccolo Card (children from 4 to 6 years old) from 9.30am to 11.30am
Reservation by email, final registration and payment on Saturday and Sunday directly at the office
Outside the school holidays, special "à la carte" offer giving the right to 4 or 5 hours of lessons, equivalent to private lessons, to be spread over the week according to your wishes and the possibilities of the Swiss Ski School.
Private lessons 50 minutes for 1 to 2 persons or 3 to 4 persons.
1/ 2 days for maximum 4 people.
The office is open from 9am to 12pm during the high season.
Group lessons ski / snowboard
1/2 day (2:30): 50 CHF
Week (12:30) : 200 CHF
Piccolo lessons (4 to 6 years old)
Week : 160 CHF
Private ski / snowboard lesson
1-2 people (50 minutes) 60 CHF
3-4 people (50 minutes) 70 CHF
1/2 day (2h30) 170 CHF (maximum 4 people)
A la carte lessons
5h course: 200 CHF
4h course: 160 CHF
CONTACT AND RESERVATIONS
Tel. +41 (0)27 283 15 50
Email : ess.arolla@bluewin.ch
Website : https://www.ecole-suisse-de-ski-arolla.ch
Care: If you have just completed a long day of skiing or hiking, during which you have tested your limits, or if you simply want to give your body a break, the classic massage is for you.
Meditation: We offer you an original way to reconnect with your sensations to take care of your being... an hour just for you... a time of meditation with a wide spectrum that goes from relaxation to contemplation through visualization according to the needs of the group and the moment.
Trilogy Teaching: This three-part course lays the foundation for seeing spirituality and science as two perspectives on the Greater, to find peace, meaning and endless fascination.
Addresses:
La Clé des Champs, Rue Centrale 72, 1983 Evolène
Rte du Vallon 5 1986 Arolla
Spend a moment of absolute calm in the company of Marie Madeleine or Kurt.
Meet at 7pm at Les Ecureuils.
Between 19:10-19:30 is meditation - one week led by Marie Madeleine (with short guided journeys), the other week by Kurt (in silence).
Doors close at 8pm.
Dates
Saturday December 11th
Saturday, December 18th
Saturday, December 25th
Saturday, January 1st
Rediscover all the pleasures and flavours of an authentic and warm grocery shop.
All the products offered by the grocery store are on their website Epicerie du Rond-Point.
From Saturday 19 June 2021:
Open every day from 8:00 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 18:30
Our food and souvenir shop is at your disposal for your purchases during your stay.
You will find everything you need for your picnics and small snacks.
A large choice of souvenirs, chocolates, wines and local products will allow you to bring home the local flavours.
- Open in season from 8am to 6.30pm
The restaurant of the hotel du Pigne welcomes you in a friendly atmosphere. The essential Valaisan dishes are served all day long in season. On the sunny and panoramic terrace you can relax while savouring a regional cru or a homemade dessert.
Jardin des Arolles :
Chill out on the terrace of the Grand Hotel & Kurhaus with a view of Mont-Collon, the Aiguille de la Tza and the Pigne d'Arolla.
This corner of paradise at an altitude of 2010m offers you a timeless experience in one of the most beautiful spots in the Val d'Hérens. Surrounded by arolla and larch trees,
Our new menu takes you on a journey of discovery of local flavours and we favour short circuits by giving pride of place to local producers.
The restaurant is open from 10 am and continuously until 11 pm. Your perfect break at any time after your hike.
The Arolles garden is also the starting point for the Arolles educational trail, which takes you through the ancient forest of the Grand Hotel & Kurhaus.
Bistrot le Carnotzet:
The carnotzet is the place to be for an aperitif or a coffee! On cooler evenings, this friendly bistro invites you to spend an evening by the fireplace or to hang out with friends over a glass of Valais wine.
Our wine list, l'ivresse des sommets, offers you a choice of good grape varieties grown at altitude.
We also serve traditional Swiss and Valaisan dishes to delight all palates and desires and to help you discover local products.
The restaurant is open from 10:00 am and continuously until 11:00 pm.
Honorine dining room :
In homage to the founder of the Kurhaus, we have chosen the name of Honorine for this historic dining room which transports you to the beginning of the century.
Its nostalgic and timeless atmosphere is a perfect conclusion to your day in Arolla.
Our chef offers you dishes that combine delicacy and balance and a varied choice of flavours according to the seasons.
We do not forget the local products and do our best to make sure you have a delicious evening.
L'Honorine awaits you in the evening from 6.30 pm on the reception floor, after a small aperitif in our bars or on the terrace.
Welcome to the restaurant of the Hotel du Glacier, a charming family-run mountain hotel located in the heart of the village of Arolla. Each season, inside, a decorative touch is installed in the bar and dining room for the pleasure of the eyes. Every summer, for the pleasure of all, the hotel puts on its most beautiful flowers to amaze you (usually from mid-late June to early October). The cuisine is local and adapts according to the season. During the summer, we offer a daily lunch menu and an up-to-date evening menu to delight your taste buds.
Opened in 1905 under the name Pension du Lac Bleu, the hotel is located between Arolla and Evolène in the Val d'Hérens (Valais). This hotel-bar-restaurant is now affectionately known as 'La Gouille'. Inventive, fresh and home-made cuisine. A music bar, regular concerts and events. A new young team has taken over the management since October 2020.
The restaurant and pizzeria Aiguille de la Tza has 50 seats, a bar and a terrace to the south of the hotel from which you will feel immersed in the heart of the Alps. The kitchen team will spoil you with Swiss, Valaisan and regional specialities as well as typical specialities of the chef. Home-made pizzas are an additional delicacy. For days of mountain hiking, it is possible to have a packed lunch or picnic on request.
The restaurant is accessible all year round by car (free private parking), by bus (stop "La Monta" at 60 m) and of course by "Green Mobility"!
Catering: from 12:00 to 13:30, on reservation in the evening.
Opening hours :
Access :
SECRET PLACE IN AROLLA
Burgers and veggie burgers, grilled meats, local dishes and desserts are offered on the ski slopes for a well-deserved gourmet break!
Snacks, breakfast and drinks on the slopes and next to the Arolla hikes.
In winter :
La Chotte, at the foot of the Arolla slopes and on the Haute-Route, is an ideal spot to eat, drink and relax. Access by ski from the "Fontanesse 1" ski lift. And by snowshoe from Arolla, les Marmottes and Grand-Hotel Kurhaus.
Accessible by ski and ski touring!
In summer :
- Open every day until September except Monday. (09:30 to 18:00)
- 10 min walk from the Marmottes, possibility of parking at the Guitza car park
- Or from the Grand-Hotel Kurhaus and from Arolla
- On the Marmottes trail with children and adults
- Directly on the Haute Route between Chamonix and Zermatt
Opening hours : 09:30 - 18:00
Access :
The Arolla yurt is nestled in the heights of the Val d'Hérens, in a setting of rare beauty and in the midst of exceptional nature. From its terrace, the snow-covered ridges and dizzying summits embrace our gaze; the panorama is simply breathtaking!
As you push open the colourful doors of this magical place, you will discover its airy interior, where the warm and family atmosphere naturally invites you to settle in. The fire crackles in the small wood-burning stove that will warm your body and heart, while your mind is lulled by the ambient music.
The exotic interior can accommodate up to 35 people. Everyone will be able to eat or drink as they wish, while being tempted by our specialities. Among these, you will find our home-made chai, Valais apricot nectar, a local beer, as well as traditional dishes, such as the chalet soup, tomme des Haudères, dry sausage from the valley.
Come and escape to this unique place where you are sure to be welcomed with a smile.
The ideal setting for a break during your hikes on the Blue Lake of Arolla.
Open on 28 May 2021 and until mid-November depending on the weather.
- Raclette on a wood fire
- Fondue
- Valaisan plate
- Röstis
- Pancakes
- Seasonal fruit tarts
- Ice cream
- Raclette evenings on reservation
Organisation of birthdays or wedding aperitifs!
Opening hours : Juin à octobre
Tous les jours de beau temps
Access :
Small refreshment bar located at almost 3000m altitude, at the top of the Arolla ski slopes and enjoying a breathtaking view of the surrounding peaks from its panoramic terrace.
