Rothwald is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Simplon, Valais, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area covers 25 km of runs between 1,750 m and 2,270 m, served by 3 lifts. Day lift pass 46€ 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.
Run distribution is given as a percentage of the kilometres at each difficulty level. Rothwald and Wasenalp lie on the Simplon Pass road, which links Valais with Italy. The 25 km ski area, served by few lifts, remains off the beaten track and affordable.
- On the Simplon road
- Runs rarely busy
- Affordable lift pass
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Rothwald is a low-key resort on a modest scale — 25 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Rothwald's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a good-natured atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It's one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for learning to ski with children. Rothwald's altitude (1,750 m at the base, 2,270 m at the top) allows it to maintain decent snow cover through the depths of winter. January and February are the most reliable; in December and March, it's worth checking conditions before finalising a booking. The 46€ day lift pass places Rothwald among the mid-priced resorts — neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and its facilities justifies this price for most skiers. In short: Rothwald doesn't rival the giants of skiing, 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.
