Hotels near Arolla

Arolla is located at the end of the Val d'Hérens, a long valley leading deep into the high Alps. Arolla itself is a very small place with just a few hotels, but the villages of Les Haudères, Evolène and La Sage, a little lower down in the valley are old, very traditional mountain villages in beautiful locations. There are many hiking trails that lead from Arolla into the forests and high mountain lakes - Lac Bleu (Blue Lake) is best know and somewhat overcrowded in the summer, but a beautiful hike. And there are plenty of other less crowded trails. Experienced mountain guides are available for the many climbing opportunities above the hiking trails.

Arolla is a gem of the Alps. Unlike its neighbour Zermatt it is unspoilt. A good variety of hikes up to alpine huts and lakes. The more adventurous can hire a guide and trek on the glaciers or climb the various peaks such as Pigne d’Arolla or L’aguile de Tsar. The Arolla forest is especially pretty and peaceful and accessible.