Winter hike from Bettmeralp to Fiescheralp via "Herrenweg" and "Aletschpromenade"
- 1:25 h
- 4.28 km
- 265 m
- 14 m
- 1,953 m
- 2,218 m
- Difficulty: easy
- Start: Bettmeralp
- Destination: Fiescheralp
From Bettmeralp, stroll gently eastwards across wide Alpine meadows with fine views down into the village centre. The path takes you past the Bättmer Hitta and Lake Bettmersee to the Laxeralp, then continues along a well-made ridge trail to Fiescheralp. Along the way, you are treated to many splendid views of the Valais four-thousand-metre peaks and the Rhône valley. When you reach Fiescheralp, you can stop for something to eat at one of the mountain restaurants before taking the cable car down to Fiesch.
Good to know
Directions
- Bettmeralp - Restaurant Bättmer-Hitta - Fiescheralp
Safety guidelines
- Winter sports report
Use of the winter hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may lead to changes in the route.
- Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail including a large-scale map by clicking on "Print" at the top right of the page.
- Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signposts and instructions – for your own safety, to protect livestock and without disturbing the quiet of wild animals.
- Be considerate towards other trail users and the landscape. Take your waste and that of others with you.
- Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong in winter, even in cloudy weather.
- Plan your hike carefully: Take into account the required fitness of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal dependencies.
- Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, it is better to turn back early.
- Do not enter glaciers without a mountain guide.
- Observe warning signs indicating dangers, especially avalanche risks.
- Inform third parties about your route and if possible never go alone.
Tour information
Barrier-free
Familiy-Friendly
Refreshment stop
Suitable for prams/strollers
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Pavements
- Asphalt (17%)Gravel (9%)Trail (74%)
Equipment
- Note: Due to altitude and trail conditions, good footwear is absolutely required for this winter hike.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
Along Cantonal Road 19 to the exit Bettmeralp valley station. Then take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.
ParkingLarge paid parking/garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
Public transportationTake 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
+41 27 928 58 58
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Simply a "treat" are the homemade cream slices in the Bättmer-Hitta. You absolutely must try this delicacy!