How is the final price calculated? (with an example)
How is the final price calculated? (with an example)
Simple, no small print:
- Pick your dates on the calendar and your level (ski or snowboard).
- Pick what you need: full kit, skis only or boots only.
- The price is calculated instantly — book several days in a row and the daily price drops automatically, no need to ask for a discount.
- You pay part now to hold your gear, and the rest on collection.
From €7/day (full equipment from €10/day).
Fixed online price: you see the total before you pay, with no hidden charges. Booking several sets at once (group, couple, family) gets an extra discount.
Your gear ready in 2 minutes. Collect it with no queue in Aletsch Arena
Information
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Skiable kilometres
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Free cancellation up to 24hYes
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Approximate discount
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Brands
🎿 The gear you will receive
🎿 The gear you will receive
Every level includes skis (or a board), boots and poles adjusted by a technician before handover — not a generic kit.
- Beginner: soft, stable gear to learn with confidence.
- Intermediate: versatile all-mountain to progress and cover more terrain.
- Advanced: high performance for speed, technique and off-piste.
- Snowboard: boards and boots for every level, same process and same discount.
Brands: Rossignol, Salomon, Head, Atomic. If something doesn't fit when you try it on, we swap it on the spot at no cost.
📦 How your booking works, step by step
📦 How your booking works, step by step
- Book online — dates, level and gear, in under 3 minutes.
- Email confirmation — with the exact address of the collection point in Aletsch Arena.
- Collect with no queue — the gear is already set aside in your name.
- Ski with peace of mind — equipment adjusted and checked by professionals.
- Return when you finish — no paperwork, no waiting.
📍 The resort: Aletsch Arena
📍 The resort: Aletsch Arena
104 km of pistes
Bettmeralp, Riederalp, and Fiesch-Eggishorn, car-free villages beside the Aletsch Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Always check the official report before heading up: open lifts, snow quality and the weather forecast.
Payment methods
100% secure payments — pay only part now
Book with peace of mind: pay only a percentage now and the rest when you collect the gear.
CaranvaSports security
This is what you get when you book in Aletsch Arena with Caranva
Fixed price before paying and, if the shop can’t provide what you booked, an equal or better alternative or a 100% refund.
Why book before you get to Aletsch Arena?
| At the resort (counter) | Booking with Caranva | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | The shop’s walk-in price on the day | Fixed price before paying; less per day the more days you book |
| Time | 30–60 min queues in high season | Collect in minutes, no waiting |
| Gear | Whatever is left | Reserved and adjusted to your level |
| Cancellation | Usually non-refundable | Free up to 24h before |
| Payment | All upfront in store | Online; at some shops, part at pickup |
Before your trip to Aletsch Arena
Slope conditions and weather in Aletsch Arena
Check the snow report, the weather forecast and lift status before you travel.
See resort conditionsAletsch Arena webcam, live
See what the slopes look like right now before you book your gear.
Watch the live webcamWhat ski or snowboard level do you need in Aletsch Arena?
Ski hire prices in Aletsch Arena
How much is ski rental in Aletsch Arena?
How much is ski rental in Aletsch Arena?
The adult full set — skis, boots and poles — costs from €7 a day. By range: Beginner €7, Intermediate €34 and Advanced €48. The kids' set, from €16 a day. These are the per-day prices on this page: what you see when booking is what you pay.
What does the hire include? Are boots and poles extra?
What does the hire include? Are boots and poles extra?
They are not extra: the full set includes skis, boots and poles, with the bindings set to your weight, height and level. The ski brands in this shop are Rossignol, Salomon, Head, Atomic. If you already have boots, you can hire just the skis from €17 a day. And if you only need boots, from €10.
Which ski range should I choose in Aletsch Arena?
Which ski range should I choose in Aletsch Arena?
There are 3 adult ranges, full set from: Beginner €7, Intermediate €34 and Advanced €48. You pick the range when booking and the gear is fitted to your size and level when you collect it.
Is it worth booking online instead of at the counter?
Is it worth booking online instead of at the counter?
Booking online puts your gear aside in the range and size you chose, and fixes the price from €7 a day. You arrive, collect it ready and head out without queuing.
Your gear: level, size and kids
Is there ski hire for kids in Aletsch Arena?
Is there ski hire for kids in Aletsch Arena?
Yes. The kids' full set costs from €16 a day, with the bindings set to the child's weight.
What ski size do I need?
What ski size do I need?
You don't have to guess when booking: the length is set in the shop at collection, based on your height, weight and level. All you choose is the range (Beginner €7, Intermediate €34 and Advanced €48). Anything that doesn't fit is swapped on the spot, before you head out.
Booking, payment and cancellation
Can I cancel? Will I get my money back?
Can I cancel? Will I get my money back?
If you cancel more than 24 hours before your collection time, 100% of what you paid is refunded, provided the shop allows it; within those 24 hours a refund is not guaranteed. The same deadline applies if the weather changes or something comes up. It is all in the returns and cancellations policy.
Lift pass and lessons in Aletsch Arena
Can I add the lift pass or ski lessons in Aletsch Arena?
Can I add the lift pass or ski lessons in Aletsch Arena?
Yes, each on its own page: Aletsch Arena lift pass.
