Arosa Lenzerheide

The remarkable 2013 connection between historic Arosa and modern Lenzerheide created one of Switzerland's most diverse skiing experiences, with 225km of immaculately groomed terrain across two distinct valleys. This engineering achievement balanced Arosa's sunny, protected bowl character with Lenzerheide's varied north-south valley system, delivering terrain variety rarely found in a single Swiss destination. Advanced skiers appreciate challenging sectors like the Rothorn and Weisshorn, while families value the extensive beginner zones and intermediate cruising runs. The architectural contrast between Arosa's Belle Époque grandeur and Lenzerheide's contemporary efficiency reflects the destination's fascinating dual personality.

At the heart of Arosa Lenzerheide's remarkable lift system stands the Urdenbahn—an engineering marvel spanning 1.7km without supporting pillars between the previously separate resorts. This symbolic connection represents just one highlight within a 43-lift network that efficiently serves both valleys with modern high-speed detachable chairs and gondolas. The system's strategic design creates natural skiing circuits across multiple mountain faces, with vertical drops exceeding 1,100m in both sectors. The integration of these formerly independent resorts has produced a comprehensive unified experience that transports skiers smoothly between sunny plateaus and sheltered forest runs throughout the combined domain.