Aletsch Arena aktiv
A holiday paradise for almost every need
Nature lovers
The Aletsch region – with the longest glacier in the entire Alps at 23 km – invites you to hike and take photographs! Numerous hiking trails lead you across mountain meadows through fragrant Swiss stone pine forests and along fresh mountain streams.
UNESCO World Heritage
Experience the uniqueness and beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every hiker and nature lover will find the right hike on the 150 km of hiking trails to explore and experience the charm of this unique mountain world. From stroller-friendly walks, easy marches to hut hikes or challenging alpine high tours, we offer everything for you.
Activ in summer
For young and old sports enthusiasts there are offers for
- Nordic-Walking
- Mountain biking (100 km of trails)
- Climbing also for children
- Rafting and Canyoning
- Paragliding
Sports such as tennis, mini-golf, fitness, beach volleyball, swimming in the Blausee or Bettmersee lakes also delight many holidaymakers every summer.
Golfing with a view
Furthermore, there is a 9-hole golf course (Par 60), embedded in a beautiful mountain landscape.
Activ in winter
Das Gebiet der Aletsch Arena bietet für Ski-, Snowboard-, Schneeschuh- und Langlaufbegeisterte und alle anderen Schneesportfreunde ein weisses Vergnügen. Das Skigebiet (ab 2’000m. ü. M) der Aletschbahnen with over 100 km of excellently groomed pistes is considered very snow-sure and varied. With different pistes and levels of difficulty, it is also excellent snow fun for families.
Action with childcare
There are also snow parks, half-pipes and freeride slopes, a natural ice rink, toboggan runs and slopes, children's playgrounds, snow sports schools, special childcare, guest ski races, etc.
Für Schneebummler stehen über 72 Kilometer gepfadete Winterwanderwege auf dem familienfreundlichen, autofreien Plateau der Aletsch Arena bereit.
Adventurer
Highly trained mountain and hiking guides invite you to take part in guided glacier tours or canyoning.
Animation programs for children and adults
Be chauffeured by chair and gondola lifts or take part in exciting animation programmes such as join-in circus, mobile phone safari, sports programme for children and adults, etc. Fish in Lake Bettmer. Use hiking trails suitable for prams and visit children's playgrounds.
Nature pure
Marmots and many other wild animals such as chamois, deer, sometimes also ibexes attract thousands of hikers every summer. Various nature trails teach you a lot of interesting facts about the life of animals and plants in the high alpine area.
Enterprising
Whether for après-ski or after a long hike, during the day or in the evening, dancing, disco, bars, pup, concerts, slide shows, alpine museum Pro Natura Center (Villa Cassel), Wellness and solarium, fitness rooms etc. All these themes offer fun and entertainment.
Good to know:
Both in Riederalp and in Bettmeralp there are
- Doctors with practice and a pharmacy
- Hairdressers
- grocery and sports shops as well as a butcher's shop and a boutiqu
- Banks and post offices
And, of course, many restaurants and pubs that are easily accessible on foot or by piste or electric car.
