Interesting facts
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 520 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Switzerland is 881 m. Runs and slopes are therefore relatively short. The highest point of the track is 2,270 m above sea level.
- The day pass at Rothwald Wasenalp am Simplon is CHF40 making it one of the 10 cheapest ski Resorts in the Valais.
- Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 109 cm at summit elevation and 53 cm at the base.
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The skiing area "Rothwald Wasenalp am Simon" offers you 25 km of well groomed slopes that are partly provided with artifical snowmaking facilities.
2 skilifts present the installations of the mountain railways that will bring you safely and fast to the trail of your choice.
A special children´s lift „Pony“ is located at the mountain station right next to a cosy restaurant. Its sun terrace allows you to enjoy phenomenal views of the mountain panorama while letting your children romp around right next to you, always within your sight.
Besides the groomed pistes of Rothwald there is also a number of opportunities of off-piste skiing. Alternatively you may participate in organised skitours through the surrounding areas, all led by professional skiing instructors.
The local skiing school and its staff welcomes you warmly to attend its courses for beginners to experts.
