Arolla

Arolla is situated at 1998 m above sea level, at the foot of Mont Collon in the Pennine Alps.

The village is also overlooked by the 3796-metre Pigne d'Arolla, which can be climbed from the Cabane des Vignettes or Dix Hut.

Pra Gra is an abandoned hamlet above Arolla at 2479 m, which can be reached on foot in approximately 90 minutes.

[4] Arolla's ski area lies above the village on the western side of the valley, with five lifts and 47 kilometres of pistes.

There is a post office, mountain sports equipment shop, hotel, and bus stop in the small village centre.

Looking uphill near the village centre
The north face of Mont Collon above Arolla
Above Arolla