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Riederalp Ski Resort Guide

Riederalp, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length19 miles
Highest Lift9,514ft
Resort Height6,332ft
 Nearest AirportsSion and Geneva
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Riederalp

The ski area of Riederalp is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 6,332ft, with 19 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Riederalp is part of the Aletsch ski area with access to 65 miles of downhill skiing, with 49 marked pistes, served by a total of 23 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Riederalp itself (19 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Aletsch ski resorts of Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp.

The ski resort itself is at 6,332ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 9,514ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Riederalp offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Riederalp offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Riederalp.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Riederhoru'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Riederalp?

The next notable snow forecast is 5in, expected on 21 November.

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Snow this week

Snow Forecast by day for Riederalp
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Ski Area Stats

Riederalp Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 2 1 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
147 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 8 11 miles
Downhill
Total Length
19 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
1 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
9

Aletsch Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 4 7 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
2331 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
2226 miles
Downhill
Total Length
65 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
23

Altitudes & Slopes

Riederalp Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift9,514ft
Resort Altitude (Riederalp)6,332ft
Lowest Trail6,234ft
Max Vertical3,281ft

Ski Slope Aspects

E, S

Riederalp has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Riederalp
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

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Location and Map

Where is Riederalp?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Raron District, Valais.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Riederalp is Sion, 90 minutes drive away.

Geneva, Basel and Lugano airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The nine ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 30 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Riederalp open?

 Open from : December 7, 2024*
*Aletsch.

 Closes : April 21, 2025*
*Aletsch.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Trail Map

Riederalp Trail Map
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