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Enduro Tour Bettmeralp - Fiesch - Fiescheralp

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This physically demanding enduro bike tour takes you through beautiful villages and hamlets in the sunny Aletsch Arena.

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Distance 27 km

2:30 h

489 m

1,637 m

2,218 m

1,053 m

Set off from Bettmeralp mountain station and ride along the paved Aletsch promenade towards Riederalp. At Golmenegg, turn left and follow the route down to Goppisberg. Passing picturesque hamlets, the trail takes you across the sunny hillside towards the valley. On reaching Goppisberg, follow the fairly level path eastwards to begin with. Once you have crossed Baderwald Forest, you descend to Martisberg and on to Lax. From there, the route leads above the main road to the public transport hub in Fiesch. There, you catch the cable car up to Fiescheralp. The last stage of the bike trail takes you along the Herrenweg trail via Lake Bettmersee back to Bettmeralp.

Author’s recommendation

Forego the cable car and tackle the climb from Lax to Fiescheralp by bike. That will make it a really challenging tour.

Author

Aletsch Arena AG

Update: February 21, 2023

Difficulty

S3 difficult

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

Fiescheralp, 2,218 m

Lowest point

Fiesch, 1,053 m

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Track types

Asphalt

6.2 km

Dirt road

0.5 km

Forested/wild trail

8 km

Path

7.9 km

Road

1.8 km

Lift/cableway

2.5 km

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Rest stops

Restaurant Waldhaus
Restaurant Alpenlodge Kühboden
Restaurant-Boutique Hotel Alpina
Restaurant-Hotel Eggishorn
Restaurant-Hotel Jungfrau
Restaurant Bergfreund
Restaurant Bättmerhitta
Snack S‘Bootshüsi am Bettmersee
Restaurant Sportzentrum Bachtla
Restaurant Walliserstube
Restaurant Alpfrieden
Restaurant Alpina
Restaurant Panorama
Restaurant Lusa

Safety information

Use only the marked bike paths and roads and follow the signs. Please close gates and pasture fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers, plants and animals. Hikers always have right of way. Assess your skill and fitness level realistically. Riding the various routes is always at your own risk.

Tips and hints

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch

Start

Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station (1,924 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'647'621E 1'137'411N

46.386382, 8.057692

DMS

46°23'11.0"N 8°03'27.7"E

UTM

32T 427544 5137410

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Destination

Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station

Turn-by-turn directions

Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station - Riederalp/Golmenegg - Goppisberg - Hasel - Domo - Martisberg - Lax - Fiesch, public transport hub - Fiescheralp, cable car mountain station - Bättmer-Hitta - Bettmersee (or Wurzenbord Flow Trail) - Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station

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The duration (h) and distanc (km) include the cable car.

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all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Getting there

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Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'647'621E 1'137'411N

46.386382, 8.057692

DMS

46°23'11.0"N 8°03'27.7"E

UTM

32T 427544 5137410

w3w

///chew.intensely.donates

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Basic equipment for mountain biking

Bicycle helmet (poss. enduro or full-face helmet)
Cycling gloves, elbow and knee pads (poss. back and shin protectors)
Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (poss. MTB shoes with ankle protection)
Clothing using a multi-layer system with moisture wicking
Backpack (with rain cover)
Sun, rain and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket)
Sunglasses
Mobile phone
First aid kit
Pocket knife
Cash
Navigation device / map and compass
Sufficient provisions and drinking water

Technical equipment

Air or CO2 pump with cartridges
Tyre repair kit
Spare inner tube
Chain rivet
Allen key
Handlebar mount for mobile phone/satnav
Bicycle lock

Where applicable, a roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with plenty of suspension travel, a bell, front and rear lights and spoke reflectors.

The lists for “basic equipment” and “technical equipment” do not claim to be complete and only serve as suggestions for what you should pack.

For your own safety, you should carefully read all instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your machine.

Please make sure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not contain any prohibited items.

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Status

closed

Difficulty

S3 difficult

Distance

27 km

Duration

2:30 h

Ascent

489 m

Descent

1,637 m

Highest point

2,218 m

Lowest point

1,053 m

Public-transport-friendly Circular route Scenic Refreshment stops available Cableway ascent/descent Singletrail/Free ride Enduro

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