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Cross-country skiing trail near Bettmersee, Bettmeralp
Cross-Country Skiing
· Aletsch Arena
· closed
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Langlaufloipe beim BettmerseePhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
The cross-country ski trail at Lake Bettmersee is a lovely little circuit offering 2 km of enjoyable skiing, both classic style and skating.
closed
Skating, Classic
moderate
Distance 2 km
0:20 h
24 m
31 m
2,027 m
2,008 m
From the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car, set off east through the village until you reach the winter hiking trail leading up to Lake Bettmersee. After a brief climb, you can strap on your cross-country skis right beside the lake. The trail starts off alongside the frozen and snow-covered Bettmersee. While you do your laps on the two-kilometre trail, enjoy the magnificent views across the sunny plateau and the snow-covered 4000m peaks of the Valais mountains.
Author’s recommendation
There is no charge for using the cross-country ski trail at Lake Bettmersee!
Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: April 17, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,027 m
Lowest point
2,008 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
- The use of the trails is at your own risk.
- Use only marked trails and follow all markings and signs - for your own safety, for the protection of the landscape and in respect of wildlife.
- Be considerate towards other cross-country skiers.
- Every cross-country skier, especially on downhill runs, must adapt speed and behaviour to his ability and visibility.
- In classic running tracks and on the piste for free running technique, you run on the right side of the piste with an appropriate safety distance to the front runner.
- If you stop, you step out of the cross-country ski run.
- Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important.
Tips and hints
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
Start
Bettmersee, Bettmeralp (2,015 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'647'973E 1'138'166N
DD
46.393147, 8.062349
DMS
46°23'35.3"N 8°03'44.5"E
UTM
32T 427911 5138157
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Destination
Bettmersee, Bettmeralp
Turn-by-turn directions
Bettmeralp - Bettmersee
Public transport
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Betten valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.By road
Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Betten Valley Station exit. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.Parking
Large pay car park near the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'647'973E 1'138'166N
DD
46.393147, 8.062349
DMS
46°23'35.3"N 8°03'44.5"E
UTM
32T 427911 5138157
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Get a free panoramic map at the cable car stations and info centres of the Aletsch Arena.
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good cross-country skiing material
- Weatherproof (waterproof and windproof) warm clothing and headgear
- Sunglasses
- Good sun protection, even in cloudy weather. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter.
Status
closed
cross-country skiing technique
Skating, Classic
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
2 km
Duration
0:20 h
Ascent
24 m
Descent
31 m
Highest point
2,027 m
Lowest point
2,008 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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