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Winter hike from Bettmeralp to Ried and back to Bettmeralp
Winter Hiking
· Aletsch Arena
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Winterwanderung Bettmeralp - Ried - Bettmeralp «Waldpromenade»Photo: Aletsch Arena AG, Aletsch Arena AG
Leisurely, easy circular hike on the sun-drenched valley slope below Bettmeralp. The vista of majestic four-thousand-metre peaks accompanies you all the way.
closed
easy
Distance 4.4 km
1:30 h
156 m
155 m
1,970 m
1,826 m
The starting point of this winter hike is the Bettmeralp cable car mountain station. From there, the route first takes you through the lower part of Bettmeralp village as you head east. After passing alongside the Alpmatten button lift, continue your journey in the direction of Ried until you reach a statue of the Virgin Mary at the edge of the path. After a hundred metres or so, take the path that branches off to the left. The route then crosses Bader Forest and slopes upwards, gently at first and then more steeply, until it reaches Baschweri. Here you rejoin the “Promenade de la forêt” trail, which you follow west to return to Bettmeralp.
The tour comprises a number of separate sections. Please check the winter sports report for the status (open/closed).
Author’s recommendation
Visit the terrace of Hotel Aletsch or Bettmerhof and enjoy a little something to keep you going! The fabulous mountain vista is thrown in for free.
Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: March 08, 2023
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
1,970 m
Lowest point
1,826 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
Bettmeralp, top station of aerial cable car (1,923 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'647'616E 1'137'404N
DD
46.386313, 8.057624
DMS
46°23'10.7"N 8°03'27.4"E
UTM
32T 427539 5137402
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Destination
Bettmeralp, top station of aerial cable car
Turn-by-turn directions
Bettmeralp cable car mountain station – Ried – Baschweri – Bettmeralp village – Bettmeralp cable car mountain station
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 Bettmeralp.Getting there
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
2'647'616E 1'137'404N
DD
46.386313, 8.057624
DMS
46°23'10.7"N 8°03'27.4"E
UTM
32T 427539 5137402
w3w
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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:- Good footwear
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Warm winter clothing appropriate for the weather
Status
closed
Difficulty
easy
Distance
4.4 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
156 m
Descent
155 m
Highest point
1,970 m
Lowest point
1,826 m
Morning
Afternoon
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