Moosfluh - Bettmeralp sledging path

Tip
2.68 km long
Difficulty: medium
Tobogganing
  • 0:16 h
  • 2.68 km
  • 319 m
  • 2,010 m
  • 2,329 m
  • 319 m
  • Start: Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station
  • Destination: Bettmeralp, valley station gondola Bettmerhorn

From the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car, walk westwards for about 25 minutes to the valley station of the Moosfluh combi glacier cable car. The gondola will take you in a few minutes up to the Moosfluh viewpoint – a fantastic vantage point with views of the Great Aletsch Glacier and simultaneously the start of the sledging path. On this, you sledge via «Scheene Bodu» and Bettmersee back to Bettmeralp. Constant companion on the fast sledging ride: the dream view of the Valais mountains. Note: sledges can be rented at local sports shops.

You can check whether the sledging piste is open at any time in the status report.

Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG

Good to know

Directions

Bettmeralp cable car mountain station - Moosfluh combi cable car valley station – Scheenebode – Bettmeralp

Safety guidelines

Winter sports report

  • Walking on the ski slopes is prohibited.
  • Be considerate towards other sledgers.
  • Adjust speed and driving style to your skill level. Every sledger must ride with visibility. They must adjust their speed and driving style according to their skill, the terrain, snow and weather conditions, and traffic density.
  • Ride sitting down, do not ride headfirst or lying down, do not tie sledges together.
  • Respect the lane of the sledder in front. The sledder coming from behind must choose their lane so as not to endanger sledgers ahead.
  • Overtake with distance.

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Equipment

We recommend:

  • Sledges
  • Helmet and ski goggles recommended
  • Appropriate winter clothing and sturdy shoes with good grip required

Directions & Parking facilities

Take the canton road 19 to the Bettmeralp valley station exit. 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).

Take the 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

Literature

You can get a free panoramic map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Get the Moosfluh sledging pass and secure even more sledging fun: Moosfluh sledging pass prices

Location and Contact

Moosfluh - Bettmeralp sledging path
3987 Riederalp