--- title: "Cross-country ski trail at Bettmersee" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/cross-country-ski-trail-at-bettmersee" description: "From the Bettmeralp cable car mountain station, first walk through the village eastwards to the winter hiking trail leading up to Bettmersee. After a short ascent, you can put on your cross-country skis directly at Bettmersee. The trail initially runs along the frozen and snow-covered Bettmersee. While you do your laps on the approximately 2 km long trail, you can enjoy the magnificent view over the Sun Plateau and the deeply snow-covered four-thousanders of Valais. You can check any time whether the trail is open on the status report." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1215816/38530c4e99bd4b07d4bdec6d3736adf410b71291ac6e1739fb55630fed53fd86/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Cross-country ski trail at Bettmersee ===================================== - Tip - 1.98 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Cross-country skiing Langlaufen auf der Bettmeralp in der Aletsch Arena Langlauf auf der Bettmeralp in der Aletsch Arena Langlauf auf der Bettmeralp in der Aletsch Arena Langlaufkurs auf der Bettmeralp in der Aletsch Arena Langlaufen auf der Bettmeralp in der Aletsch Arena Panorama-Langlaufloipe auf der Bettmeralp in der Aletsch Arena Panorama-Langlaufloipe auf der Bettmeralp in der Aletsch Arena Langlauf auf der Bettmeralp in der Aletsch Arena - 0:20 h - 1.98 km - 17 m - 23 m - 2,008 m - 2,027 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Bettmersee, Bettmeralp - Destination: Bettmersee, Bettmeralp From the Bettmeralp cable car mountain station, first walk through the village eastwards to the winter hiking trail leading up to Bettmersee. After a short ascent, you can put on your cross-country skis directly at Bettmersee. The trail initially runs along the frozen and snow-covered Bettmersee. While you do your laps on the approximately 2 km long trail, you can enjoy the magnificent view over the Sun Plateau and the deeply snow-covered four-thousanders of Valais. You can check any time whether the trail is open on the . Read more Good to know ------------ Directions Bettmeralp - Bettmersee Read more Safety guidelines - Using the trails is at your own risk. - Use only marked trails and observe all signs and markings—for your own safety, to protect the landscape, and out of respect for wildlife. - Be considerate of other trail users. - Every cross-country skier must adjust speed and behavior to their ability and visibility, especially on downhill sections. - In classic tracks and on the free technique trail, keep a safe distance and ski on the right side behind the skier ahead. - If you stop, step out of the trail. - Weather conditions in the mountains can change quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important. Read more Tour information - Circular trail Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Equipment **Our recommendation:** - Good cross-country ski equipment - Weather-appropriate (water- and windproof) warm clothing and headgear - Sunglasses - Good sun protection, even in cloudy weather. UV rays at high altitudes can be particularly strong, especially in winter. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Follow Cantonal Road 19 to the Bettmeralp valley station exit. Then take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp. Read more **Parking**Large paid parking lot/garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Read more **Public transportation**Take the train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. Then take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp. Read more Additional information **Aletsch Arena AG** Furkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mörel-Filet +41 27 928 58 58 Read more Literature At the mountain railways and information centers of the Aletsch Arena, you can get a free panoramic map. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The cross-country ski trail at Bettmersee can be used free of charge! Read more Contact 3992 Bettmeralp Download GPX file - -