Glaciara Trail

Tip

4.76 km long

Difficulty: difficult

Great panorama

Mountain bike tour

0:15 h
4.76 km
2 m
665 m
1,983 m
2,648 m
Difficulty: difficult
Start: Bettmerhorn Station
Destination: Bettmeralp Village

Important note: We recommend riding the trail section from Bettmerhorn to Biel – where you then turn left towards Bettmeralp – early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Reason: there are many hikers on the ridge section between Moosfluh and Bettmeralp during the day.

The Glaciara Trail starts directly at the top station of Bettmerhorn, the highest point in the Aletsch Arena bike area. Tip before you drop in: take 5 minutes to visit the viewpoint – amazing glacier views.

Then it begins: steep, rocky, wild – straight down along the ski slope towards Hohbalm. Continue straight along the ridge trail until the Biel junction. There, turn left and ride down via the Aletsch slope to Bettmersee and finally into the village of Bettmeralp.

Highlights:

Start at 2,647 m with glacier views
Lines over rock slabs & historic paths
Can be combined with the Martisberg Trail
Trail signs: follow the red signposts with a white biker symbol and the label “Glaciara Trail”

Note: At the trail entrance and at transitions between different difficulty levels, the corresponding level is clearly marked.

Important: Show respect for hikers and nature in the Aletsch Arena – ride responsibly.

Directions

Bettmerhorn – Biel - Bettmeralp

Safety guidelines

Use only the marked bike trails and roads and follow the signage. Please close gates and fences behind you. Show consideration for hikers as well as plants and animals. Hikers always have the right of way. Assess your own abilities and fitness well. Riding the different routes is always at your own risk.

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Pavements

Unknown

Asphalt

Path

Equipment

Basic mountain biking equipment

Bicycle helmet (possibly enduro or full-face helmet)
Bicycle gloves, elbow and knee protectors (possibly back and shin protectors)
Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (possibly mountain bike shoes with ankle protection)
Clothing in a multi-layer principle with moisture transport
Backpack (with rain cover)
Sun, rain and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket)
Sunglasses
Mobile phone
First aid kit
Pocket knife
Cash
Navigation device / map and compass
Sufficient provisions and drinking water

Technical equipment

Air or CO2 pump with cartridges
Tire repair kit
Spare bike tube
Chain tool
Allen key
Handlebar mount for mobile phone/navigation
Bike lock

Where applicable, traffic-safe (e-)mountain bike with plenty of suspension travel, bell, front and rear light and spoke reflectors.

The lists for “basic equipment” and “technical equipment” make no claim to completeness and only serve as suggestions for what you should pack.

For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions for proper use and maintenance of your equipment.

Please make sure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not contain prohibited items.

Directions & Parking facilities

Via the cantonal road 19 to the exit Bettmeralp valley station. Then take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.

Large paid parking lot/parking garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. Then take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Insider tips:

Check key sections in advance – it’s worth it
In summer, stop for a swim at Bettmersee, then ride through the car-free village with shops and places to eat
Trail option: at the Hohbalm junction, turn left down via Schönbiel – Schönbodensee – Bättmerhitta. More flow, less traffic, and direct connection to the Martisberg Trail is possible.