The Lauchernalp ski area is located in the Lötschental, one of the most beautiful valleys in Valais. Access from the north (Basel, Bern, Zurich) is via the Lötschberg car train (Kandersteg-Goppenstein). From Goppenstein, it is only about 5 km to the ski area. Additional access routes are possible from the west, south, and east, in some cases via car trains or mountain passes. There are 400 paid parking spaces and an underground car park with 50 paid spaces directly at the cable car.
From Western Switzerland: Take the A9 from Lake Geneva towards Visp and continue into the Lötschental.
From Milan/Italy: Travel via the Simplon Pass, which is open all year round, or take the Brig–Iselle car train to Visp and continue into the Lötschental.
Access via A9 Autoroute du Rhône, end of the motorway at Sierre
Roads: Main street, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline Parking spaces: usually enough available, covered car park, tarmac car park, for a fee View on Google Maps
Roads: Main street, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline Parking spaces: usually enough available, covered car park, tarmac car park, for a fee View on Google Maps
Roads: Main street, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline Parking spaces: usually enough available, covered car park, tarmac car park, for a fee View on Google Maps
Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline Parking spaces: usually enough available, covered car park, tarmac car park, for a fee View on Google Maps
Winter Closure
The Furka Pass and Oberalp Pass are closed for winter. Access from the north and west via the Lötschberg car shuttle.