Bettmeralp, mountain station aerial cableway
Bettmeralp, Hotel Aletsch
Directions
Bettmeralp – Hotel Aletsch – Baschweri – Waldpromenade - Bettmeralp
Safety Guidelines
Use of the winter hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause changes to the route.
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Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail including a large-scale map by clicking "Print" at the top right of the page.
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Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signs and instructions – for your own safety, to protect livestock, and without disturbing the peace of wildlife.
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Behave considerately towards other trail users and the landscape. Take your waste and the waste of others with you.
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Carry additional sunscreen. UV rays at altitude can be very strong, especially in winter, even in cloudy weather.
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Plan your hike carefully: take into account the fitness of all participants, weather forecasts and seasonal conditions.
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Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, it's better to turn back early.
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Do not go on glaciers without a mountain guide.
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Observe warning signals indicating danger, especially avalanche risk.
- Inform others about your route and never go alone if possible.
Note(s)
Due to altitude and route layout, good footwear is absolutely required for this winter hike.
Equipent
- Winter, hiking or trekking boots with good grip
- Possibly hiking poles
- Warm winter clothing suitable for the weather
- Special recommendation: crampons or SnowSpikes
Tip
The junction with the winter hiking trail Fiescheralp - Bettmeralp is a great photo spot. Here you have a wonderful view of Bettmeralp!
Getting There
Via Cantonal Road 19 to the Bettmeralp valley station exit. Take the Bettmeralp aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.
Parking
Large, fee-based parking lot/parking garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
Public Transit
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. Take the Bettmeralp aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.
Literature
You can get a free panoramic map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena.
Additional Information
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
Startpoint
Bettmeralp, mountain station aerial cableway
Destinationpoint
Bettmeralp, Hotel Aletsch