Leaving Tracks Behind
Snowshoe hiking in the Aletsch Arena combines a nature experience with gentle movement. From the car-free plateaus of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp the marked routes start. The trails are easy to reach, offer different difficulty levels and suit both beginners and anyone looking for a calm alternative to skiing.
Region: Riederalp, Bettmeralp, Fiescheralp
Area: UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
Best time: December – March
Difficulty levels: easy to medium
Equipment: Snowshoes & poles (available to rent on site)
Suitable for: nature lovers & sporty winter guests
Special feature: View of the Aletsch Glacier
Deep snow as far as you can see, the view of the Aletsch Glacier and the special atmosphere of the Aletsch Forest make snowshoe hiking here an intense nature experience. The centuries-old stone pines and the winter silence give you space to slow down – perfect for taking in the landscape consciously and leaving everyday life behind.
The GPS tracks help you easily plan your snowshoe hikes. The alpine location and the proximity to the Aletsch Glacier create an impressive backdrop – ideal for anyone who needs a challenge.
With a guide into the UNESCO World Heritage Site
On a guided snowshoe tour with a local mountain or hiking guide, you reach the most beautiful and untouched places in the Aletsch Arena, which are partly part of the Pro Natura Aletsch Forest Nature Reserve and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Jungfrau Aletsch. Thanks to the expert’s tips, you learn how to move safely through deep snow and how to use your poles correctly.
Feel Free Faktor: Schneeschuhe und Stöcke kannst du direkt beim Guide ausleihen.
Die Touren finden mehrmals die Woche entweder tagsüber, abends oder nachts bei Vollmond statt.
Die Routen sind für Anfänger und Geniesser ideal.
Exploring on your own
In the Aletsch Arena, you find a small but varied selection of snowshoe hikes on marked trails. Choose your tour based on duration, elevation gain, and starting point. All available tours are displayed automatically below.
Vor Ort erkennst du die Schneeschuhrouten an der pinken Beschilderung mit Schneeschuh-Symbol.
The storyteller and mountain guide Martin takes you on a mystical full moon snowshoe tour to the spirits – the so-called poor souls.
Do you think a fondue tastes best when you have earned it? Then the snowshoe tour under the full moon with a cheese fondue afterwards in the Bättmerhitta is just right for you. You trek together through the snowy winter landscape before you recharge with a cosy fondue.
Do you want to book an individual snowshoe hike for yourself or a group in the Aletsch Arena? Then it’s best to contact the snow tour organiser of your choice directly.
For your snowshoe tour in the Aletsch Arena, you should ideally use poles and winter walking shoes, or at least sturdy shoes that keep your feet warm. We recommend waterproof trousers, thermal underwear and otherwise several thin layers (the ‘onion principle’), also ensuring that your head and hands are adequately protected from the cold. Ski trousers are not as ideal for snowshoeing, because walking is a strenuous activity and you warm up faster than when skiing.
Snowshoe hiking is suitable for anyone who likes a bit of healthy exercise out in nature and wants to recharge their batteries in the fresh Valais mountain air.
You can go snowshoeing in the Aletsch Arena from the start of the winter season in early December. It is wise to check in advance whether your chosen trail is open.
You can go snowshoeing in the Aletsch Arena during the day or, as part of a guided tour, in the evening. Plan enough time during daylight hours for your snowshoe tour.
You can go out on your own and explore the snowshoe trails by yourself. Or you can join a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. And if you’re accompanied by a hiking guide, you also have access to the Pro Natura Aletschwald nature reserve.
Yes, the Aletsch Arena is a very good place for snowshoeing. The area is guaranteed to have snow and there are guided snowshoe tours several times a week. In the evening, too, such as the Gratzug Snowshoe Hike by the light of the full moon on Riederalp.
For your snowshoe tour in the Aletsch Arena, you should ideally use poles and winter walking shoes, or at least sturdy shoes that keep your feet warm. We recommend waterproof trousers, thermal underwear and otherwise several thin layers (the ‘onion principle’), also ensuring that your head and hands are adequately protected from the cold. Ski trousers are not as ideal for snowshoeing, because walking is a strenuous activity and you warm up faster than when skiing.
Snowshoe hiking is suitable for anyone who likes a bit of healthy exercise out in nature and wants to recharge their batteries in the fresh Valais mountain air.
You can go snowshoeing in the Aletsch Arena from the start of the winter season in early December. It is wise to check in advance whether your chosen trail is open.
You can go snowshoeing in the Aletsch Arena during the day or, as part of a guided tour, in the evening. Plan enough time during daylight hours for your snowshoe tour.
You can go out on your own and explore the snowshoe trails by yourself. Or you can join a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. And if you’re accompanied by a hiking guide, you also have access to the Pro Natura Aletschwald nature reserve.
Yes, the Aletsch Arena is a very good place for snowshoeing. The area is guaranteed to have snow and there are guided snowshoe tours several times a week. In the evening, too, such as the Gratzug Snowshoe Hike by the light of the full moon on Riederalp.