Lauchernalp is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in the Lötschental, Valais, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area covers 40 km of runs between 1,403 m and 3,100 m, served by 6 lifts. Day lift pass 74€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The run breakdown is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Lauchernalp overlooks the Lötschental, a valley that has remained very unspoilt. Its 40 km ski area climbs to 3,100 m on the Hockenhorngrat. The valley is known for the Tschäggättä, carved wooden masks worn during carnival.
- Wild Lötschental valley
- Summit at 3,100 m
- Traditional Tschäggättä masks
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Lauchernalp prioritises friendly service and closeness rather than impressive figures. Its 40 km of runs are ideal for a 3- to 4-day stay, especially for families or skiers who don't need to constantly find new terrain. Lauchernalp's reputation as a family resort is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-run childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. When it comes to snow reliability, Lauchernalp is in a strong position with its summit at 3,100 m — even in capricious winters, the upper runs hold up well until April. The village at 1,403 m is also well positioned to ensure comfortable conditions from the start of the season, from mid-December. Budget for a stay in Lauchernalp is clearly high: a 74€ day lift pass, plus mountain accommodation and restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence — but you should be aware of it before you go. In short: Lauchernalp doesn't compete with the ski giants, and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
