Ski for free

Ski for free with «Schgi fer frii»

Children under 16 can hit the slopes for free on Saturdays. Young people (aged between 16 and 20) will enjoy a 15–20% discount on adult tariffs. And, as before, the third child gets to hit the slopes for free.

Up to your 16th birthday (15.99 years), you can take advantage of the «Ski for free» offer in the vast ski area of the Aletsch Arena throughout the winter season and get a free one-day ski pass every Saturday. What’s more, the SBB Snow’n’Rail offer means that you, your parents or any accompanying adults can get a 20% discount on the price of public transport from any station in Switzerland.

Travel sustainably by train. Benefit from the Snow'n'Rail Combi and in January and March from the RailAway Hit.

You can only benefit from the offer with a SwissPass

Would you like to indulge your love of skiing and explore the Aletsch Arena at the same time, or simply have a good time with family and friends? Then grab yourself a free ski pass and simply load it onto your physical SwissPass card.

«Ski for free» can only be booked online with a physical SwissPass
The free one-day ski pass is available online from the webshop. The one-day «Ski for free» ticket cannot be purchased at the resort. It must be loaded onto a physical SwissPass in advance. Showing the confirmation on your mobile phone is not enough.

Combination of «Ski for free» with multi-day passes also possible on site 
If you’re buying a multi-day ski pass, children and young people up to 16 also ski for free on Saturday. The «Ski for free» discount is automatically deducted when purchasing this ski pass. Saturday must therefore also be booked. The multi-day passes are available online and at Aletsch Bahnen ticket counters. They can be loaded onto a physical SwissPass or a Keycard.

Good to know:

SwissPass: How to get your red card
If you don’t have a SwissPass card yet, you can apply for your personal SwissPass free of charge online or at public transport sales points. Plan this in good time as it can take several weeks for the SwissPass card to be sent out. When requesting a SwissPass, please take a valid ID card (or similar official document) and a current passport photo with you.

How come everyone under 16 can ski for free in the Aletsch Arena every Saturday?
«Ski for free» is a winter sports promotion by Aletsch Bahnen. The aim is to get children and young people up to 16 excited about skiing or snowboarding.

As a beginner, how can I combine «Ski for free» with a ski course?
The first step is always the hardest, and it’s no different for skiing or snowboarding. That’s why the free two-hour taster courses run by the Aletsch Arena ski and snowboard schools offer beginners a chance to learn some basic skills. Rental equipment is available for free too, if needed. The course dates for winter 2025/26 are as follows:

Ski taster course Bettmeralp, on 13.12.2025
Ski taster course Riederalp, on 10.01.2026
Ski taster course Fiescheralp, on 17.01.2026

Arrival 
The «Ski for free» offer is very popular. To avoid possible waiting times, we recommend travelling to the Aletsch Arena via Fiesch-Fiescheralp.