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ALETSCH BAHNEN AG

Hauptstrasse 12, 3992 Bettmeralp

+41 27 928 41 41 | info@aletschbahnen.ch

Welcome to Aletsch Bahnen

Aletsch Bahnen AG (ABAG) is one of the biggest cable-car companies in Switzerland. Our sports lifts connect the mountain communities of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp with each other and our feeder lifts connect the villages with the valley stations in Mörel, Bettmeralp valley and Fiesch. As an important employer and crucial economic factor in the region, we are conscious of the responsibility we bear and are constantly developing our company with a view to the future. Find out more about our projects, structures and the issues we face.

 

35 transport systems

are operated by Aletsch Bahnen.

104 kilometres of slopes

are available to guests in winter.

380 employees

work for Aletsch Bahnen AG during the high season.

Committed to the future

OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

Aletsch Bahnen AG is fully committed to a sustainable future and demonstrates that economic success and environmental protection can go hand in hand.

Issues at a glance

Our sustainability strategy aligns with the Swiss Cable Car Association and balances nature’s needs with those of our guests. Find out more about the five areas:

  • Climate change and energy
  • Water and water management
  • Landscape, biodiversity and building culture
  • Social responsibility
  • Regional added value

Climate change and energy

Aletsch Bahnen AG promotes public transport around the completely car-free area. We offer incentives for using public transport and guarantee a seamless connection to the mountain railways. The ongoing modernisation of our lift facilities helps to reduce CO2, and the use of photovoltaics is a key component of our future strategy.

Water and water management

Aletsch Bahnen AG obtains 100% of its electricity from regional hydropower and draws all water for snowmaking from local lakes in the ski area, thus minimising transport routes and environmental impact. The ongoing modernisation of our snowmaking infrastructure makes for additional efficiency gains.

Landscape, biodiversity and building culture

Aletsch Bahnen AG is committed to the protection of biodiversity through consistent renaturalisation and environmental construction monitoring. We run initiatives in the ski area to raise public awareness of climate change and its impact on nature. In addition, we invest a significant proportion of our company earnings in refurbishments and further developments.

Social responsibility

Aletsch Bahnen AG supports young people through training programmes. The majority of our staff come from the region, which strengthens the local economy. We also support numerous local institutions, associations and cultural events. It is especially important to us to promote skiing among kids and teens.

Regional added value

Aletsch Bahnen AG promotes tourism and economic development. We not only operate feeder and sports lifts, but also catering establishments and accommodation. The cable cars are also an important and indispensable economic driver, as every guest transported in the area also generates income for other tourism providers.

Completely car-free

largest car-free ski area entirely on Swiss soil.

100 %

electricity from regional hydropower.

80 million

investment in refurbishment and further development in the last five years.

Awards

CERTIFICATES & MEMBERSHIPS

Together we are true Aletsch

WORKING AT ALETSCH BAHNEN

Whether for year-round staff or seasonal workers, Aletsch Bahnen AG offers job seekers a wide range of job profiles and many attractive benefits. Above all, we offer an enriching work experience in a unique natural environment. Our work culture is characterised by fairness, flexibility and a genuine human touch. Working at ABAG on an individual and collective level is above all one thing: “True Aletsch”.

200

year-round jobs.

180

seasonal workers.

30

job profiles and training occupations.

Our Locations

The head office and administrative centre of Aletsch Bahnen AG is located on Bettmeralp.

Feeder stations in Mörel, Bettmeralp valley and Fiesch supply the mountain stations on Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp all year round. The valley stations each have sales and information points.

Company management

The management of Aletsch Bahnen AG is personally and passionately committed to the interests of guests and other stakeholders on a daily basis.

Valentin König
CEO ABAG
CEO ABAG
Anton Franzen
Head of Technology ABAG
Head of Technology ABAG
Daniela Lomatter
Head of HR ABAG
Head of HR ABAG
Matthias Volken
Head of Operations ABAG
Head of Operations ABAG
Laura Russo
Head of Catering ABAG
Head of Catering ABAG
Nicolas Moix
Head of Finance ABAG
Head of Finance ABAG

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