Fiescheralp vs Rothwald (Ried-Brig)

Fiescheralp (Valais) and Rothwald (Ried-Brig) (Valais) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatFiescheralpRothwald (Ried-Brig)
Vertical drop5,942 ft (1,811 m)1,657 ft (505 m)
Summit elevation9,413 ft7,415 ft
Base elevation3,468 ft5,755 ft
Lifts432
Runs19413
Beginner terrain61%62%
Intermediate terrain33%31%
Expert terrain6%7%
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Fiescheralp has the bigger vertical (5,942 ft vs 1,657 ft); Fiescheralp has more runs (194 vs 13); Rothwald (Ried-Brig) skews more expert (7% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
FiescheralpNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Rothwald (Ried-Brig)Not on a major pass; lift tickets only

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