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Winter hike Fiescheralp - Bettmeralp - Riederalp
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/ Winterwanderung von der Fiescheralp zur RiederalpPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG -
/ Winterwanderung von der Fiescheralp zur RiederalpPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG, Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Winterwanderung von der Fiescheralp zur RiederalpPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Winterwanderung von der Fiescheralp zur RiederalpPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Winterwanderung von der Fiescheralp zur RiederalpPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Winterwanderung von der Fiescheralp zur RiederalpPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG, Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Winterwanderung von der Fiescheralp zur RiederalpPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Winterwanderung von der Fiescheralp zur RiederalpPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG, Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Seilparkhäuschen Baschweri BettmeralpPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Aletsch Promenade Bettmeralp RiederalpPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG, Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Winterwanderung von der Fiescheralp zur RiederalpPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG, Aletsch Arena AG
The hike starts at the mountain station of the Fiesch – Fiescheralp cable car, from where you set off in a westerly direction. After passing the snow-covered Alps and the slopes of Martisbergeralp and Laxeralp, follow the Herrenweg trail until you reach the Bättmer-Hitta restaurant. The route then climbs slightly towards Wurzenbord, where a magnificent view of the mountains awaits you. After this, the trail takes you back downhill, past the Berghaus Möriken hostel to Hotel Aletsch. Now follow Dorfstrasse through Bettmeralp westwards as far as the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car, passing the Maria zum Schnee chapel and typical Valais chalets on the way. Continue on the Aletsch Promenade in the direction of Riederalp West. There are hardly any more vertical metres to overcome on this section of the route. Numerous benches invite you to rest a while, enjoy the view and recharge your batteries.
The tour comprises a number of separate sections. Please check the winter sports report for the status (open/closed).
Author’s recommendation
Safety information
- Plan each mountain tour carefully and adapt it to your own conditions, the weather and the season.
- The weather in the mountains can change quickly, so make sure you have suitable clothing and sufficient food and water with you. If the weather is unsafe, don’t wait too long to turn back.
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Let someone else know that you are doing the tour and if possible never go alone.
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Do not leave marked trails and do not go onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
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Walking on the ski slopes is prohibited.
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Be considerate of other hikers, plants and animals.
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Always find out about the local avalanche situation
Note(s)
The altitude and the route mean that good footwear is absolutely essential for this winter hike.
Tips, hints and links
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
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Fiescheralp - Restaurant Bättmer-Hitta - Bettmeralp - Riederalp
The hike starts at the mountain station of the Fiesch – Fiescheralp cable car, from where you set off in a westerly direction. After passing the snow-covered Alps and the slopes of Martisbergeralp and Laxeralp, follow the Herrenweg trail until you reach the Bättmer-Hitta restaurant. The route then climbs slightly towards Wurzenbord, where a magnificent view of the mountains awaits you. After this, the trail takes you back downhill, past the Berghaus Möriken hostel to Hotel Aletsch. Now follow Dorfstrasse through Bettmeralp westwards as far as the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car, passing the Maria zum Schnee chapel and typical Valais chalets on the way. Continue on the Aletsch Promenade in the direction of Riederalp West. There are hardly any more vertical metres to overcome on this section of the route. Numerous benches invite you to rest a while, enjoy the view and recharge your batteries.
The tour comprises a number of separate sections. Please check the winter sports report for the status (open/closed).
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Public transport
Public transport friendly
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then on foot to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the cable car up to Fiescheralp.Getting there
Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Fiesch exit, then follow Furkastrasse to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the cable car up to Fiescheralp.Parking
Large pay car park at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).Coordinates
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Equipment
We recommend:
- Winter boots or hiking/trekking boots with a good grip
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Warm winter clothing appropriate for the weather
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