Lötschental lies embedded in an imposing mountain landscape between the Valaisian and Bernese Alps. The mostly undeveloped valley with its still authentic villages lures visitors to enjoy a vacation in pristine surroundings, far from the large tourism centers.
Lauchernalp ski resort
With 40 kilometers of pistes and demanding slopes, it is a popular destination for anyone looking for a challenge. The ski area has guaranteed snow up to 3100 meters above sea level and therefore offers ideal conditions for winter sports. Surrounded by the imposing mountain scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Site with 40 four-thousand-metre peaks, you can reach the fantastic slopes of the Lauchernalp with its perfectly groomed pistes.
There are currently three easy and beautiful pistes in the Lauchernalp ski area. These are located in the lower part of the ski area and in the upper part of the ski area at the glacier lift and the Bügellift. Access to the upper part of the ski area is via the 3-seater chairlift. If you don't feel up to the descent, you can take the 3-seater chairlift from the upper part of the ski area to the lower part at any time.
For advanced skiers, there are currently five red slopes in the ski area, which extend over the entire ski area. The slopes are already a little steeper and some of them are more challenging to ski due to waves and hollows. There is a red slope between the upper and lower part of the ski area, which you can tackle as a downhill run.
For experts, there are currently four ski slopes in the ski area. These are located in the middle and upper part of the ski area and are characterized in particular by their steep incline. If you are venturing onto a black piste for the first time, we recommend the "Stägäru" black piste, which leads from the Gandegg to the ski lift.
For cross-country skiers and winter hikers there are about 50 km winter hiking trails, as well as 24 km classic and skating trails to explore.
Lauchernalp village