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Winter hike from Betten village to Goppisberg and Greich
Winter Hiking
· Aletsch Arena
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Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
This easy winter hike on the sun-drenched slopes below the sunny plateau takes you past three beautifully situated Valais villages as it thrills you with fantastic views.
Open
moderate
Distance 3 km
2:30 h
1 m
655 m
2,000 m
1,211 m
The starting point of the hike is Betten village. Situated on the sun-drenched slopes below the sunny plateau of the Aletsch Arena, it is one of three idyllic Valais villages that you get to explore on this easy winter hike. After a tour of the village, follow the road westwards for a few hundred metres until a footpath branches off to the right, rising gently. Take this path to picturesque Goppisberg, the second Valais village on this hike. From there, follow the new road to the mountain village of Greich. It’s definitely worth exploring the village before catching the cable car up to Riederalp or alternatively down to Mörel. From Riederalp, take the Aletsch Promenade to Bettmeralp.
Please note: The cable car stops at Greich station on request only!
Author’s recommendation
Get a glimpse of the history of the people of Valais: you will still find many typical Valais chalets in the three beautiful Valais villages.
Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: December 23, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,000 m
Lowest point
1,211 m
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Winter sports report- 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.
- Let someone else know that you are doing the tour and if possible never go alone.
- Do not leave marked trails and do not go onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
- Walking on the ski slopes is prohibited.
- Be considerate of other hikers, plants and animals.
- 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 and hints
Aletsch Arena AGFurkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
Start
Betten, cable car station (1,210 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'648'404E 1'136'219N
DD
46.375601, 8.067746
DMS
46°22'32.2"N 8°04'03.9"E
UTM
32T 428303 5136203
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Destination
Greich
Turn-by-turn directions
Betten Dorf – Goppisberg – Greich
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Betten valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Betten Village (Dorf).Getting there
Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Betten Valley Station exit. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Betten Village (Dorf).
Parking
Large pay car park near the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'648'404E 1'136'219N
DD
46.375601, 8.067746
DMS
46°22'32.2"N 8°04'03.9"E
UTM
32T 428303 5136203
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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.
Book recommendations for this region:
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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
Status
Open
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
1 m
Descent
655 m
Highest point
2,000 m
Lowest point
1,211 m
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Afternoon
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