Lauchernalp is an alp and resort area in the Swiss Alps , located in the canton of Valais . It sits on a sunny terrace, between 1,900 and 2,100 metres (6,200 and 6,900 ft) above sea level, overlooking the Lötschental above Wiler . Lauchernalp mainly belongs to the municipality of Wiler, with a small part belonging to the municipality of Kippel .

In winter the resort is car-free and can only be reached by cable car from Wiler. The cable car station is located at a height of 1,969 metres (6,460 ft). The ski area culminates at the Hockenhorngrat (east of the Hockenhorn ) at 3,111 metres (10,207 ft).