Fiescheralp

Among locals and regular visitors alike, the picturesque Fiescheralp is fondly known as “Chiebode”, or ‘cow pasture’. The car-free village owes its nickname to the cows of the Fiesch farmers that spend their summers there. But it is not only the cows that enjoy the warm season high up in the mountain. Guests also get to bask in breathtaking nature, tranquillity, sunshine and superb air quality during their summer holidays. On the car-free Aletsch plateau, you soak up the sun from early in the morning until late in the evening. For extra energy, recharge your inner batteries at the energy spot at the nearby view point on Eggishorn.  And in winter? You’re always first out on the mountain to ski the wide, perfectly groomed slopes of the Aletsch Arena ski area.

On Fiescheralp, winter holidays are not just your usual winter holiday. You’re out on the freshly prepared slopes of the Aletsch Arena in no time at all, which have some special features to offer. For example, the downhill run from Eggishorn (black run) or the Skiline speed run are sure to get the adrenaline pumping. To ski on a black run, you need some practice, of course, and the skills to match – which you can acquire at the snow sports school in Fiesch, where there are courses on offer for young and old. In addition, Fiescheralp is a good starting point for ski tours. Then there’s the sledge ride down to Lax, which is also amazing fun: a 13-kilometre run that includes fast sections and sharp bends.

On Fiescheralp, you can let your kids run around without a worry, because the place is car-free. What’s more, the range of activities on offer in summer and winter is geared to families too. The via ferrata on Eggishorn, for example, can by climbed by older children too. A guided tour of the Great Aletsch Glacier is suitable for children from the age of six. Other fantastic offers and activities for kids on Fiescheralp are: