Winter hike "Forest Promenade" Bettmeralp

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Logo Winter hike
Tour data
5.22km
1,925 - 2,044m
Distance
112hm
103hm
Ascent
01:45h
 
Duration
Brief description

Without having to tackle any major climbs, you can enjoy magnificent views of Bettmeralp and the Valais mountains. Experience sheer hiking pleasure on the sunny plateau!

Difficulty
easy
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Bettmeralp, top station of aerial cable car

Route
Bettmeralp (1,960 m)
0.1 km
Zentrum St. Michael
0.5 km
Bettmeralp (1,948 m)
0.6 km
Bettmeralp (1,957 m)
1.0 km
Bettmeralp (1,957 m)
4.2 km
Bettmeralp (1,948 m)
4.5 km
Zentrum St. Michael
4.6 km
Bettmeralp (1,960 m)
5.0 km


Best season
Aug
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Description

The starting point of this easy winter hike is the Bettmeralp cable-car mountain station. Walk from there to Hotel Aletsch at the eastern end of Bettmeralp village. Follow the path on the level through the Baschweri towards Martisbergeralp. After about half an hour, the path turns back 180° towards the west. After a slight incline, it continues on level terrain towards Alte Stafel. Passing the Berghaus Möriken hostel, you walk back to Bettmeralp.

Directions

Bettmeralp – Hotel Aletsch – Baschweri – Waldpromenade - Bettmeralp

The starting point of this easy winter hike is the Bettmeralp cable-car mountain station. Walk from there to Hotel Aletsch at the eastern end of Bettmeralp village. Follow the path on the level through the Baschweri towards Martisbergeralp. After about half an hour, the path turns back 180° towards the west. After a slight incline, it continues on level terrain towards Alte Stafel. Passing the Berghaus Möriken hostel, you walk back to Bettmeralp.

Highest point
2,044 m
Endpoint

Bettmeralp, Hotel Aletsch

Height profile
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Equipment

We recommend: 

good footwear clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket hat or cap sunscreen bottle for water, picnic camera hikingpoles (optional) printout of this hike (click “Print” icon, top right, to download)
Safety instructions

Winter sports report

Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. 

Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on “Print” icon, top right of this page.

Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.

Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals. Do not leaveanywaste in nature.

Take extra care protecting yourself from the sun at altitude. UV radiation can be exceptionally strong, even in cloudy weather.

Plan hike carefully: take into consideration fitness level of each participant, weather forecast and season.

Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertainweather, turn back in good time.

Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.

Take note of the warning signs that point out the constant danger, especially the danger of avalanches.

Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible, avoid going alone.

Note(s) 
The altitude and the route mean that good footwear is absolutely essential for this winter hike. 

Tips

The point where the trail crosses the Fiescheralp–Bettmeralp winter hiking trail is a great spot for photos with a wonderful view of Bettmeralp!

Additional information

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


Arrival

Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Betten valley station. The cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) takes you to Bettmeralp. 

Public transportation

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Betten valley station. 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). 


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