--- title: "“Culture Discovery” themed trail Bettmeralp to Betten village" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/culture-discovery-themed-trail-bettmeralp-to-betten-village" description: "From the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car, set off eastwards until you reach the Maria zum Schnee Chapel. The themed trail begins at Bettmer-Alphitta. The Culture Discovery trail takes you past beautiful alpine pastures and the hamlets of Ried and Domo down to Betten village. On nine information boards along the beautifully appointed path, Aletscha and Aletschander, two local children, tell interesting stories of how village life used to be: What was Valais village life like back then, during the winter months down in the village? And what was it like in summer when the mountain farmers took their cattle up to graze the alpine pastures? On the roughly 4 km trail, these stories convey interesting facts about people’s lives in the Valais of yesteryear. Back in Betten village, the cable car takes you back to Bettmeralp or down to Betten valley station." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2868928/5d4afb4d4d4cb8938d830f051e812b35392a4d9db1bbabb06cd34d1c1c496b61/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share “Culture Discovery” themed trail Bettmeralp to Betten village ============================================================= - Tip - 4.59 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Themed trail - 2:30 h - 4.59 km - 17 m - 746 m - 1,192 m - 1,938 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Bettmeralp, top station of aerial cable car - Destination: Betten Dorf From the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car, set off eastwards until you reach the Maria zum Schnee Chapel. The themed trail begins at Bettmer-Alphitta. The Culture Discovery trail takes you past beautiful alpine pastures and the hamlets of Ried and Domo down to Betten village. On nine information boards along the beautifully appointed path, Aletscha and Aletschander, two local children, tell interesting stories of how village life used to be: What was Valais village life like back then, during the winter months down in the village? And what was it like in summer when the mountain farmers took their cattle up to graze the alpine pastures? On the roughly 4 km trail, these stories convey interesting facts about people’s lives in the Valais of yesteryear. Back in Betten village, the cable car takes you back to Bettmeralp or down to Betten valley station. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions Bettmeralp top station of aerial cable car – Ried – Domo – Betten Dorf Read more Safety guidelines - Carry a map with you. Download the complete trail description along with a large-scale map by clicking “Print” in the top right corner of the page. - Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. Local conditions may necessitate changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website. - Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signs and instructions. - Close gates behind you after passing through. - Be considerate of other trail users, plants, and animals. Read more Tour information - Culturally interesting Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Pavements Street (39%) Trail (61%) Equipment **We recommend:**   - good footwear - clothing suitable for the weather - waterproof jacket - hat or cap - sunscreen - bottle for water - picnic - camera - binoculars - hiking poles - printout of this hike Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Betten Valley Station exit. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.  Read more **Parking**Large pay car park near the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).  Read more **Public transportation**By train from Brig or Oberwald to Betten valley station. 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 Get a free panoramic map at the cable car stations and info centres of the Aletsch Arena.   Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Betten village is an idyllic Valais village with beautiful old Valais houses. A tour of the village is a must while you’re there! Read more Map SwissTopo maps 1:25’000: 1269 Aletschgletscher  Read more Contact 3992 Bettmeralp Download GPX file - - - -