- 2:30 h
- 2.98 km
- 161 m
- 10 m
- 1,211 m
- 1,372 m
- 161 m
- Start: Betten Dorf, Cable car station
- Destination: Greich
The starting point of the hike is Betten Dorf. It is located on the sunny slopes below the Sonnenplateau of the Aletsch Arena and is one of three idyllic Valais villages that you can explore on this easy winter hike. After walking around the village, follow the road west for a few hundred meters until a slightly ascending footpath branches off to the right. You will hike on this path to the idyllic Goppisberg, the second Valais village on this winter hike. From there, follow the new road to the mountain village Greich. A walk through this village is also worthwhile before you take the cable car up to Riederalp or alternatively down to Mörel. From Riederalp, you hike over the Aletsch Promenade to Bettmeralp.
Note: The cable car stop at Greich station is on request!
Good to know
Directions
Safety guidelines
- Carefully plan every mountain tour and adapt it to your own conditions as well as the weather and time of year.
- The weather can change rapidly in the mountains. Therefore, take appropriate clothing and enough provisions and water. Turn back in time if the weather is uncertain.
- Inform others about the tour and, if possible, never go alone.
- Do not leave marked paths and do not go onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
- Walking on ski slopes is prohibited.
- Be considerate of other hikers as well as plants and animals.
- Always inform yourself about the local avalanche situation
Note(s)
Due to altitude and route, good footwear is absolutely necessary for this winter hike.
Best to visit
Equipment
Our recommendation:
- Winter, hiking, or trekking shoes with a good grip
- Possibly hiking poles
- Warm winter clothing adapted to the weather conditions
- The special recommendation: crampons or SnowSpikes
Directions & Parking facilities
Via Cantonal road 19 to the Bettmeralp valley station exit. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Betten Dorf.
Large paid parking lot/garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Betten Dorf.
Additional information
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
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