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Aletsch: The skiing areas on the Aletsch Glacier
The linked slope network of Aletsch
with Bettmeralp, Riederalp, Fiescheralp
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largest and most powerful glacier of the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier,
forms the impressive scenery for the skiing areas of Belalp,
Bettmeralp, Fiescheralp and Riederalp, which are placed side by side
at sunny-spoiled altitude high above the Rhône Valley.
Skiing and snowboarding
Each of the four skiing areas offer a variety of ski runs, so that all
over the place skiers and snowboarders with most different demands get
their money’s worth. The slopes of Bettmeralp, Fiescheralp and
Riederalp are interconnected, so that altogether a very interesting
offer with approximately 115 kilometres of ski runs is available. The
three resorts are car-free and offer their guests the special luxury
to clip on and unstrap the skis right on the doorstep. Not least due
to their location each at 2000 m altitude and the resulting snow
security, this is possible without any problems.
In this calm, nature-connected region families with children feel
particularly well but also real professional skiers and snowboarders
won’t get a raw deal there. Quite a few challenges await you for
example on the Eggishorn or when skiing down the “Tunnelhang” on the
Bettmerhorn. From the Eggishorn you additionally can enjoy an
impressive view on the Aletsch Glacier in its entire length.
The Belalp area is not connected with the other areas, as it lies
beyond the Massaschlucht - Switzerland’s Grand Canyon. Nevertheless
Belap with its altogether 60 km of slopes don’t need to hide.
Sunny-spoiled slopes beneath the Hohstocks offer in the upper part
real challenges especially for the professionals. Here you find
several black runs as well as attractive deep powder snow areas.
Further down the offer is rounded off by moderately severe and easy
ski runs.
Snowboard specials
Additional offers for snowboarders are found in the Bettmeralp area,
where a funpark with halfpipe is available as well as on the
Fiescheralp where fun and action is guaranteed on the halfpipe
Cross-country skiing
Each of the resorts provides their guests a small cross-country ski
run in addition to the alpine offer (Belalp 2 km, Bettmeralp 5 km,
Fiescheralp 10 km and Riederalp 1 km). However, ambitious
cross-country skiers, if they really want to go to their limit, rather
should change over into the neighbouring Goms area.
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