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Lötschental

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Lötschental Ski Resort Guide

Lötschental, Switzerland

Rated: 2/5 (from 5 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForApres-Ski.
Total Piste Length25km
Highest Lift2,700m
Resort Height1,400m
 Nearest AirportsBerne 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 13cm, expected on 21 November, with around 27cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Snow this week

Snow Forecast by day for Lötschental
ThuFriSatSunMonTueWed
Snow
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1,569m
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1,569m
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1,839m
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1,619m
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2,139m

Ski Area Stats

Lötschental Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
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

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,700m
Resort Altitude (Lötschental)1,400m
Lowest Piste1,300m
Max Vertical1,400m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Lötschental
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Lötschental

Find a Ski Instructor

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.

Lötschental