Winter hike from Bettmeralp via Ried, Domo to Betten Dorf

Tip
8.50 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Winter hiking
  • 2:30 h
  • 8.50 km
  • 2 m
  • 730 m
  • 1,194 m
  • 1,924 m
  • 730 m
  • Start: Bettmeralp, mountain station cable car
  • Destination: Betten Dorf

The starting point is the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car. First, cross the lower village part of Bettmeralp. With a wonderful panoramic view of the Valais mountain scenery, the path leads past charming chalets and the Alpmatten ski lift towards Ried. Over generously laid-out switchbacks, you hike down through snow-covered alpine meadows and the Maiensässe Domo and Breiten to the Egga. From here it is not far to Betten Dorf. In this beautifully situated Valais village, you should definitely plan a village walk! There are still many traditional Valais houses here. Afterwards, you take the cable car back up to Bettmeralp or downwards to Bettmeralp valley station.

The route consists of several sections. Please observe the open/closed status in the winter sports report.

Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG

Good to know

Directions

Bettmeralp - Ried - Domo - Betten Dorf

Safety guidelines

Winter sports report

  • Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to your own condition, the weather and the season.
  • The weather can change quickly in the mountains. Therefore bring appropriate clothing and enough provisions and water. Turn back in time if weather is uncertain.
  • Inform others about the tour and if possible never go alone.
  • Do not leave marked trails and do not go on glaciers without a mountain guide.
  • Walking on ski slopes is prohibited.
  • Take care of other hikers as well as plants and animals.
  • In any case, inform yourself about the local avalanche situation.

Note
Due to altitude and route, good footwear is absolutely necessary for this winter hike.

Tour information

  • Familiy-Friendly

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Equipment

Our recommendation:

  • Winter, hiking or trekking shoes with good grip
  • Possibly hiking poles
  • Warm winter clothing adapted to the weather
  • 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 Bettmeralp.

Large, fee-based 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. 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

At the mountain railways and information centers of the Aletsch Arena you can get a free panoramic map. 

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

In the oldest part of Betten Dorf there are particularly beautiful Valais houses. A village walk gives you insights into Valais history.

Location and Contact

Winter hike from Bettmeralp via Ried, Domo to Betten Dorf
3992 Bettmeralp