Aletsch Arena vs Zinal / Grimentz
Aletsch Arena and Zinal / Grimentz are neighbouring resorts in Wallis - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Aletsch Arena | Zinal / Grimentz |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Limited | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Good |
| Budget | Very good | Limited |
Beginners
Aletsch Arena
Good
Zinal / Grimentz
Good
Intermediates
Aletsch Arena
Very good
Zinal / Grimentz
Very good
Experts
Aletsch Arena
Limited
Zinal / Grimentz
Limited
Off-piste
Aletsch Arena
Limited
Zinal / Grimentz
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Aletsch Arena
Not ideal
Zinal / Grimentz
Not ideal
Families
Aletsch Arena
Limited
Zinal / Grimentz
Limited
Snow Confidence
Aletsch Arena
Limited
Zinal / Grimentz
Good
Budget
Aletsch Arena
Very good
Zinal / Grimentz
Limited
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Aletsch Arena | Zinal / Grimentz |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 83.8 km | 65.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 1811 m | 1285 m |
| Lifts | 42 | 23 |
| Top elevation | 2869 m | 2873 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~51cm) | December (~35cm) |
| Day pass | €55.12 | €78 |
Piste
Aletsch Arena
83.8 km
Zinal / Grimentz
65.8 km
Vertical drop
Aletsch Arena
1811 m
Zinal / Grimentz
1285 m
Lifts
Aletsch Arena
42
Zinal / Grimentz
23
Top elevation
Aletsch Arena
2869 m
Zinal / Grimentz
2873 m
Snow reliability
Aletsch Arena
good snow
Zinal / Grimentz
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Aletsch Arena
January (~51cm)
Zinal / Grimentz
December (~35cm)
Day pass
Aletsch Arena
€55.12
Zinal / Grimentz
€78
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Aletsch Arena if...
you're watching the budget.