Aletsch Arena: 9 days, 6 days of skiing above the largest glacier in the Alps, January 29 to February 6, 2027
Aletsch Arena, Valais, Switzerland
Duration
9 DaysCategory
SkiDate
Friday January 29 2027Description
You click into your skis at the hotel door. No shuttle, no parking, no cars anywhere in the village: Aletsch Arena is entirely pedestrian and the hotels sit on the slopes. In the evening you come back the same way, on skis.
The area takes its name from the Aletsch Glacier, the largest in the Alps, and from an arena, because more than forty summits above 4,000 metres stand in a ring around it. The whole site is a UNESCO World Heritage property under the name Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. Three resorts share the area, Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp, and the six-day pass opens all three, more than 100 kilometres of runs.
The January 29 departure gives nine days and seven nights. The flight leaves Montreal for Geneva with Air Canada, then the group goes up by coach or by train. David Lemieux travels with the group in French from departure to return. Valais sees roughly 300 days of sunshine a year, which explains the photographs.
The Hotel Alpfrieden houses the group on half board, with seven breakfasts and seven three-course dinners, so every evening is at the table. These are family hotels in the heart of the village, in what the tour operator calls a typically Swiss atmosphere.
Highlights:
-Ski-in ski-out from the hotel, in a village with no cars
-Views of the Aletsch Glacier, the largest in the Alps, and of more than 40 peaks above 4,000 m
-A UNESCO World Heritage site, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
-Six-day pass covering all three resorts: Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp
-French-speaking guidance from David Lemieux
-Full half board: seven breakfasts and seven three-course dinners
Accommodation categories:
Aletsch Arena: Hotel Alpfrieden or similar
The itinerary is subject to change without notice. The final itinerary will be available from your travel advisor!
The displayed rate is for two adults in double occupancy. Other dates, room categories and occupancy types (single, triple or quadruple) may be available. Price available upon request*.
Inclusions
Return flight Montreal / Geneva / Montreal with Air Canada, economy class- One 23 kg checked bag, one ski bag and one boot bag per person
- Return transfers by coach or train between Geneva airport and Aletsch Arena
- Seven nights' accommodation at the Hotel Alpfrieden
- Half board: seven breakfasts and seven three-course dinners
- Six-day ski pass for the Aletsch Arena area, covering Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp
- Services of a French-speaking escort for the whole trip, David Lemieux
- Airport taxes
- Accommodation tax
Exclusions
Travel insurance: cancellation, interruption, emergency medical care and baggage- Ski equipment rental
- Ski lessons
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the programme
- Gratuities
- Après-ski activities and optional excursions
- Personal expenses
- Seat selection on board
- Anything not listed in the inclusions
Departure on Friday January 29th 2027
Itinerary
Flight to Switzerland. Departure from Montreal-Trudeau for Geneva with Air Canada.
Aletsch Arena, Switzerland (7 nights). Arrival in Geneva, up to Aletsch Arena by coach or train and check-in at the Hotel Alpfrieden, half board for seven nights. The village is entirely pedestrian. (D)
Aletsch Arena. The first of six skiing days covered by the pass, on skis from the hotel door. The pass opens all three resorts of the area, Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp, more than 100 km of runs. (B/D)
Aletsch Arena. A day of skiing, with views of the Aletsch Glacier and the peaks that ring it. (B/D)
Aletsch Arena. A day of skiing. The three resorts connect through the area's runs and lifts. (B/D)
Aletsch Arena. A day of skiing across the linked sectors of the three resorts. (B/D)
Aletsch Arena. A day of skiing. The area is part of the UNESCO Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch site. (B/D)
Aletsch Arena. The sixth and last skiing day covered by the pass. (B/D)
Return to Quebec. Down to Geneva airport by coach or train, and return flight to Montreal. (B)
FAQ
From January 29 to February 6, 2027: nine days and seven nights, departing from Montreal-Trudeau. Six of those days are skiing days covered by the pass.
Per person, airport taxes and accommodation tax included: $5,599 in double occupancy and $6,379 in single occupancy. A $1,500 per person deposit is due at booking.
The six-day pass opens all three resorts of the Aletsch Arena area, Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp, which together hold more than 100 km of runs. The area is part of the UNESCO Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage site.
The flight lands in Geneva, then the group goes up by coach or train. On site the villages are entirely pedestrian, with no cars, and the hotels sit on the slopes: you leave and return on skis.
Seven breakfasts and seven three-course dinners, half board for each of the seven nights. Midday meals are not included.
Yes, David Lemieux travels with the group in French from departure to return.
