Aletsch Arena Ski Resort

The ski resort Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/​Bettmeralp/​Fiesch Eggishorn is located in Lemanic Region, Valais (Wallis) in Switzerland. With crystal-clear mountain air, crunchy snow, sunshine from morning till evening and a clear view of the most beautiful Aletsch Arena welcomes you. The Aletsch Arena ski resort are located in the heart of the Swiss Alps’ Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The picture-perfect alpine village at Bettmeralp is the opening stanza in a symphony of beauty, immaculate skiing & fun activities which every family member will appreciate. For skiing and snowboarding, there are 104 km of slopes and 15 km of ski routes available.  At between 1845 and 2869 m, the resort has ideal skiing conditions from December to April. Come and ski to your heart’s content no matter what your level under the sunny skies.

Regardless of whether you are skiing or snowboarding for the first time, improve your technique Aletsch Arena offers you a private ski instructor.  The many modern chair lifts (most with weather protectors) and modern gondola lifts as well as the new Moosfluh combi lift in the ski resort will please skiers and snowboarders.

Winter walkers and hikers will also enjoy their stay here. Seventy-five kilometers (46.6 miles) of groomed winter hiking trails are available on the family-friendly Aletsch plateau. In the Aletsch Arena, there is something for everyone who loves winter. Moreover, there are suitable accommodations for every budget, from four-star hotels to simple vacation apartments.

Useful Information

Vertical (m) :- 1,845m – 2,869m (1,024m)

Altitude resort :- 1925 m

Altitude ski slopes :- 2869 m

Lifts :- (35) 9 Gondolas / cable cars, 8 chairs

Average Snow Fall :- 7m

Current Season :- 2021-12-08 – 2022-04-18

General season :- Early December – late April

Restaurant / Bar :-  15/ –

Nearest Airport :- Geneva

Nearest Train Station :- Betten

How to get there

Travel from Brig on the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGB) to valley stations Mörel, Betten valley station and Fiesch. From there you can take the local cable cars to the resorts of Riederalp, Bettmeralp, Hohfluh, Moosfluh (above Riederalp), Bettmerhorn (above Bettmeralp), Fiescheralp and Eggishorn (above Fiescheralp).