7th Annual, 8 - 15 January, 2011 - Arosa Gay Skiweek

7 th Annual, 8 - 15 January, 2011 

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Arosa Tourist Board : 

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Winter Edition, from 8 th - 15 th January, 2011 

Welcome to the 7 th Annual of the Arosa Gay Skiweek, an international week of fun enjoyed by participants 

from around the world. Arosa sits at the top of a typical Swiss valley and that means there’s sure to have snow! 

Whether you like skiing back to your hotel at the end of the day on your new carving skis, walking along the 

winter paths that lead you right through the ski slopes or listening to the snow crunching under your feet as you 

stroll through the village - you are always in the center of the happenings... 

All our gay-friendly partner hotels offer various packages at special prices and will find something to fit all 

budgets. The Eventpass Gold is included in all our hotel packages, which gives you access to: daily skiguiding, 

welcome Cocktail party with drinks and titbits and welcome Dinner (buffet dinner) with table drinks. Cheese 

fondue trip to the Tschuggenhütte with evening meal (without drinks), night liftpass and sledge hire. Entry to 

all the shows, parties and concerts as well as numerous other advantages, such as a 20% discount on your ski 

or snowboard rental. 

Program 

Saturday 8 «Long Stay» guest arrival in hotels and holiday apartments. 

Informal meeting in the Eden bar & lounge, then individual dining in one of our fine restaurants. 

Free live concert in the Edenbar and house-party in the Kitchen Club (mixed night). 

Sunday 9 Our first warm up Gay apres-ski at the Igloo-bar, just at the end of the downhill ski slope ! 

Official opening: Big welcome cocktail party with all the Arosa Gay Skiweek Team and Mr 

Gay Switzerland. Program, events and party information, forming of groups for ski lessons, etc. 

Welcome Buffet Dinner in the Festsaal for all participants. 

Cabaret & entertainment night with La DivaLive from Brussel. 

Monday 10 Great skiing, snowboarding & carving day; explore the magnificent Weisshorn and Hörnli ski 

area ! Skiguiding (ski & snowboard) with our lovely guides. Ski lessons with Marco Kiefer from 

ABC swiss ski school (not incl. in event pass). 

Daily «Gaywalk» for the non-skiers to the Tschuggen, in the heart of the ski-area. 

First meeting at the Tschuggenhütte with our complementary loungers. Let the sunshine in! 

Welness sauna, spa & fitness at your hotel, ice-skating, horse-drawn sleigh rides, shopping... 

Gay apres-ski. Skiers, Studs, One Night Stands & Ski Bunnies meet at the igloo. 

Classical Concert at the Dorfkirche, pianist Michel Dalberto and Boris Radulovic will delight us 

with tenor Zachary Stains from New York. 

«Single Table» for all participants who are single and would like to meet other participants. 

Horse Meat Disco! London’s legendary Queer party 2night at the Kitchen Club. 

Tuesday 11 Ski, snowboard & carving in groups or individually; walking-tour, curling, ice-skating or sleigh 

rides for non-skiers. Sunbathing and meeting at the Tschuggenhütte terrace. Gay apres-ski. 

Soul-jazz band live at the Seehof-lounge. 

Mousse Party, hosted by Jungle Gay Party (CH) with DJ Antoine909 (Circuit Festival). 

Wednesday 12 Ski, snowboard & carving in groups or individual; walking-tour or shopping for non-skiers. 

Sunbathing and meeting at the Tschuggenhütte . Gay après-ski with funky music & hot drinks. 

Swiss Fondue Night: take a night-time gondola ride up to the mountain restaurant. Cosy 

candle-lit cheese fondue fun in the Tschuggenhütte, reserved exclusively for us. Afterwards 

sledging back together, on the torch-lit run to the village. 

Pool Deluxe «Secret Poule Party» at the Eden Sauna & Spa, music by LaShampoo. Gays only. 

Thursday 13 Drag-queen «Fun Race» (duo slalom) with Donna Tella & DJ Juiceppe. Gay Apres Ski. 

Gourmet dinner at the GaultMillau rated «La Vetta» restaurant (not incl. in event pass). 

Heidi’s Edelweiss Cabaret, a queer musical show by Les Snows (Paris). 

Fun Race prize giving, followed by the «Snow White Party» hosted by Gaydar & Angels (Zurich). 

Dress code: as white as possible! Gay & lesbian house-party with international guests stars. 

Friday 14 Last Tschuggenhütte meeting with our chaises-longues. 

Last Gay Apres Ski, DJ and drinks for all the hot guys ! 

«Thai buffet» dinner at Chill’s restaurant for participants leaving on Saturday. 

Official End of the Arosa Gay Skiweek 2011. See you next year!

Arosa Gay Skiweek was born here and it’s our home base during the week. A modern hotel, full of «joie de vivre», 

warm hospitality and a buzzy atmosphere! 2 restaurants: the Roggenmoser, serving modern Swiss Cuisine and 

the Tapa’ with Spanish Kitchen. Sushi bar in the Eden-lounge & «Chill’s» finest Thai food situated in the heart of 

the village. Great bar and lounge with evening DJ’s and disco night at the Kitchen club. Fitness center with gym, 

sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, massages and health bar. Free Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi) in lounge and rooms. 

Price, per person includes: 

• legendary home made breakfast/brunch till noon 

• evening dinner in one of our famous restaurants (halfboard) 

• free access to the Eden Spa & Gym 

• liftpass for the entire Arosa skiarea (5-6-7 days) 

• gold event-pass (value CHF 250.-) 

Hotel Eden - Gay Skiweek Package Design or Classic Nouveau 

- modern & Feng Shui double room, some with balcony 

5 nights 

from: 09.01.2011 

to: 14.01.2011 

Price: CHF 1’420.- 

6 nights 


to 14.01.2011 


Hotel Eden - Gay Skiweek Package Superior, Art theme room 

- superior, creative Artist design double room, some with balcony 

5 nights 




5 nights 



Price: CHF ‘1200.- 

Offers at the hotel Eden **** homebase of the skiweek 

6 nights 




Hotel Eden - Gay Skiweek Package Classic 

- traditional & 70’s style, non renovated single room 

6 nights 




7 nights 


to 15.01.2011 


7 nights 




7 nights 



Price: CHF 1’600.-

In pioneer style, Hotel Seehof is a quiet but central position and offers wonderful views of the surrounding 

mountain world and the village. 

35 fancy rooms, a dining room for breakfast (until 11 am) and evening dinner, 2 «à la Carte» restaurants 

(Cuculouche, serving mexican food and Usteria with local specialities), a large lounge with evening bar and free 

Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi). 


• breakfast buffet 

• liftpass for the entire Arosa skiarea (5-6-7 days) 


5 nights 



Price: CHF 910.- 

Offers at the hotel Seehof *** tradition & design 

Hotel Seehof - Gay Skiweek Package Nouvelle east, Nouvo or Aroma Grande, south view 

- modern & fancy renovated double room with balcony 

6 nights 

from: 08/09.01.2011 

to 14/15.01.2011 


Hotel Seehof - Gay Skiweek Package Nouvo or Aroma Piccolo, south view 

- modern & fancy renovated single room 

5 nights 




5 nights 



Double room 


Single room 


6 nights 




Hotel Seehof - Gay Skiweek Package Nouvelle or Classic, north side 

- modern & fancy renovated room 

6 nights 



Double room 


Single room 


7 nights 




7 nights 




7 nights 



Double room 


Single room 


Hotel Vetter - Gay Skiweek Package Komfort 

- new renovated double room 

5 nights 



Double room 


Single, queen-size bed 


Hotel Vetter - Gay Skiweek Package Superior 

- bigger room with sofa and balcony 

5 nights 




Offers at the hotel Vetter *** ski till your room! 

Family owned and operated hotel, very central located, directly next to the Weisshorn lifts and the downhill ski 

slope. 2 minutes from the railway station. A typical restaurant and totally new renovated beautifull «alpine style» 

woody rooms distinguish this hotel. New «Bel-Etage» rooms, at the last top floor with easy lift access, balcony 

and fantastic view. Every room is cozy and comfortable with a contemporary «mountain» touch. 


• breakfast buffet with local products 

• flatscreen TV & Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi) 


6 nights 


to: 14/15.01.2011 

Double room 



Price CHF 1’320.- 

6 nights 




Hotel Vetter - Gay Skiweek Package Bel-Etage 

- Last floor with 2 sofas and south-east view balcony 

5 nights 




6 nights 




7 nights 



Double room 




7 nights 

from 08.01.2011 

to: 15.01.2011 


7 nights 

from 08.01.2011 



Breathtaking panoramic views, spa cult in the new mountain oasis from Mario Botta, highly individual with its 

own mountain coaster, splendour in the newly renovated rooms and creative cooking in three different à la carte 

restaurants. Tasteful surroundings, top quality – this hotel has always based its philosophy on these features. 

The Tschuggen Grand Hotel is a member of «Swiss Deluxe Hotels» and “Leading Hotels of the World”, and is thus 

numbered among the world’s top 450 luxury hotels. - Enter the world of a contemporary fairy tale. 

130 luxury rooms and suites. 5 à la carte restaurants (La Vetta : Gault Millau kitchen with Mediterranean 

specialities, Bündnerstube : Swiss dishes, La Provence: savour cuisine fresh from market, the Grand restaurant : 

french gourmet cuisine (smart casual dress required) and the Spa-lounge : light & fit snacks in a relaxed ambiant. 

«Tschuggen Bergoase» fabulous spa & welness center, 5000 m2. Fitness centre with Kinesis® Training System & 

Technogym machines. 

The own mountain lift, the «Tschuggen Express» drives you directy to the slopes! 

Rooms and suites were all completely renovated in 2006 by famous italian interior designer Carlo Rampazzi. All 

rooms are equipped with the best modern comfort, such as flat screen televisions with satellite TV, DVD- and CD 

player, marble bathroom, etc. 

Tschuggen Grand hotel - Gay Skiweek Packages 


• twin-bedded or queen-size Deluxe room 

• rich extensive breakfast served in the Grand Restaurant 

• free transfer from the Arosa railway station 

• welcome drink 

• free use of the unique «Tschuggen Bergoase» 

• participation in the sport and fitness program 

• gold event-pass (only with 5-6-7 nights booking) 

3 nights (without eventpass!) 

from: 09/10/11.01.2011 

to: 12/13/14.01.2011 

Double room 


Single room 


Offers at the Tschuggen Grand hôtel*****S chic & luxury 

5 nights 



Double room 

Price: CHF1’635.- 

Single room 


«Ski-week classic package» 

6 nights 



Double room 


Single room 

Price: CHF 2’150.- 

7 nights 



Double room 


Single room 


Asora - Gay Skiweek Packages 


• swiss breakfast buffet till 10 am. 

• access to the hotel sauna-fitness area 

• free internet access in the lobby 


5 nights 



Double, Standard west 


Double, Comfort south-east 

Queen-size bed 


Double Superior south-east view 


Single, Standard south or west 


Single, Superior south-east view 

with balcony 


Offers at the hotel Asora*** ideal for gays and lesbians 

Renovated in spring 2006, the Sorell hotel Asora is located in the center of the village and surrounded by some 

of Switzerland’s most beautiful mountains. It welcomes winter sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. Mountain 

railways and ski lifts, a bus stop, and numerous shops, bars and restaurants are within walking distance. The 

hotel restaurant Orelli was named after the founder of the Zurich Women’s Club and convinces with simple 

elegance, a breathtaking view and traditional Swiss cuisine with modern variation. A small and well equipped 

fitness-relax-oasis boasts a finnish sauna, steam bath, massage-showers and lounge chairs for relaxation. 

This hotel is also recommended for women. 

6 nights 













with balcony 


7 nights 













with balcony 


Posthotel - Gay Skiweek Packages 


• single or double room 

• extensive Swiss breakfast buffet 

• access to the hotel wellness oasis 


5 nights 



Double, Grand-Lit 


Single, Grand-Lit 


Single, Small 


Double, Standard 


Double, Comfort 


Double, Junior Suite 


Offers at the Posthotel*** centrally located 

Situated in the very centre, directly at the lake, it’s proximity to the train station and the ski-lifts makes it an 

easy and comfortable base for all now-sport addicts. Hikers and shoppers alike will find all they need at the 

doorsteps.. All the rooms have many different characters and styles. 

Large variety of our rooms and suites with different ambience and categories. 5 theme restaurants: Pöstli, 

Pizzeria da Giacomo, Peking China, Mexcalito & Fondue Stübli. Dining room for breakfast until 11 am. Wellness 

oasis on top of the hotel with steam bath, alpine sauna, solarium and whirlpool. 

6 nights 






Price CHF 1’160.- 

Single, Small 








7 nights 







Single, Small 








6 nights 



Double room 


Single room 

Price CHF 710.- 

Offers at Dorothea’s Bed & Breakfast affordable 

Charming Bed & Breakfast next to the Obersee. Central location vis-à-vis the ice rink. Bus stop in front of the 

door. Garage approximately 50m. 

Each room has been lovingly and individually furnished by Dorthea. Shared bathroom on each floor. 

The village center, shops, restaurants, the ski-lifts and train station are within walking distance. In the same 

house you will find the excellent Osteria Poltera and the Waldeck, one of the oldest bar-restaurant in Arosa. 

Dorothea’s B&B - Gay Skiweek Packages 

(this coomodation is also ideal for woman) 


• single or double room 

• shared bathroom 

• rich breakfast at the big host table 


7 nights 



Double room 


Single room 

Price: CHF 795.-

Liftpass Arosa Snow Arena 

The Arosa Bergbahnen (ski lift company) grants a discount of 15% on lift passes for the whole snow sports area 

to all participants of the Arosa Gay Skiweek. Note: this discount is only given if the skipass is booked together 

with a hotel room. All liftpasses are Hands Free Entry System. 

4 days lift pass 


Way to go... 


Price: CHF 215.- 



Vetter 

Asora 

Posthotel 

Eden 

Dorothe’s 

Seehof 



By air: 

Take the plane to ZURICH International Airport. From there take the Intercity train to CHUR with the connection 

to the Arosa Express. It can’t go easier! 

By rail: 

Intercity Express trains to CHUR. From CHUR there is an hourly departure to AROSA with the romantic Rhaetian 

Railway. Our hotels will be happy to pick you up at the train station. Timetables can be found on www.sbb.ch 

or call the Switzerland Travel Cent on freephone 00800 100 200 30. 

By car: 

From ZURICH take the motorway A3 to CHUR. Take the exit CHUR-NORD towards “Zentrum, Arosa”. Follow the 

signs to AROSA. 

From the SAN BERNADINO Pass take the A13 to CHUR. Take the exit CHUR-SÜD, direction “AROSA”. Follow the signs 

to AROSA. 

Chur - Arosa in approx. 45 minutes 

on a narrow winding road upward. 

Germany 

Winter tyres and snow chains are 

Austria 

recommended. 

Basel 

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France 

Geneva 

Lausanne 

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Bern 

Tschuggen 

Zurich 

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Gotthard 

Italy 

Chur 

Bellinzona 

Lugano 

Lichtenstein 

AROSA

Souvenirs

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