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Aletsch Arena ski resort - Riederalp / Bettmeralp / Fiesch Eggishorn - is in Switzerland's Lake Geneva region, Valais (Wallis). Elevation 1845 - 2869 m.

Trail information

Altitude and trails

Aletsch Arena - Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn, Switzerland

★★★★★4.3out of 5

2,869 м

top

1,024 м

Vertical drop

1,845 м

base

Total slopes

104 км

Lifts

Vertical drop

1,024 м

Longest run

4.6 км

Adult ski pass

€ 71 / day

Snowmaking

75 % of slopes

Opening hours

09:00 - 16:30

Trails by difficulty - 104 km total

Easy42 км · 40 %

Intermediate50 км · 48 %

Difficult12 км · 12 %

Longest run: Aletsch run - 4.6 км, vertical drop 722 м. Hardest run: Wilerriebi downhill run - 1.4 км, vertical drop 422 м.

Snowmaking: 258 snow guns cover 75 % of the slopes.

Ski pass prices

Adults

66 SFr

€ 71

Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Worth knowing

A lift ride takes 7 to 10 minutes from the valley towns of Mörel, Bettmer Talstation (base station) or Fiesch to the car-free resort villages of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp. The valley towns are easy to reach by car or train. The car-free villages are located on a high plateau, and accommodation offers direct access to the slopes for skiing.

This winter sports resort is surrounded by beautiful scenery. You can reach the Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn viewpoints on skis. They offer spectacular views of the Great Aletsch Glacier, as well as the beautiful 4000 m peaks of Valais. The Aletsch Glacier and Aletsch Arena ski resort are located in the heart of Jungfrau-Aletsch in the Swiss Alps, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In crystal-clear mountain air, with snow crunching underfoot and sunshine from morning until evening, everyday worries and stress remain in the valley. Peace, relaxation, fun and physical activity are the priorities at Aletsch Arena. The Aletsch Arena ski resort is also ideal for families, with car-free villages and children's play areas.

Snowparks

“Gemerkt Aletsch Snowpark”: a halfpipe is available. According to the resort's official website.

Maps

Aletsch Arena - Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail

35 lifts · Season 2026/27

5Aerial trams
4Gondola lifts
1Combined installations
1Funiculars
8Chairlifts
13T-bars and platters
3Rope tows
2Magic carpets

Lifts in total

Capacity

41,784people/hour

Total lift length

33.3км

Newest lift: planned: Fiescheralp-Eggishorn, 2026 г.Longest lift: Mörel-Greich-Greicheralp (Riederalp), 2,798 м

Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Webcams

Moosfluh Bergstation2,324 м · Riederalplive · 360°Bergstation Wurzenbord2,224 м · Bettmeralplive · 360°Bergstation Eggishorn2,869 м · Fieschlive · 360°Fiesch2,220 м · Fiescheralplive Bettmerhornlive · 360°Fiescheralp - Kühbodenlive · 360°Fiesch Dorflive · 360°

Video

Playlist · 3 videos

Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts

Official website

www.aletscharena.ch

Phone

+41 27 928 41 41

Coordinates

46.41181, 8.10175

Countries

Switzerland

Lift opening hours

Opening hours

09:00 - 16:30

Typical season

Early December - mid-April

Season

5 December 2026 - 3 April 2027

Aletsch Arena - Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn

Mid · 2 357 м

Updated at 09:16

+9°Light rainfeels like +8°

Precipitation0.2 mmMET

wind7 km/hMET

Snow line3 750 мCALC

Forecast data from MET NorwayDetailed forecast →

Average monthly snowfall at Aletsch Arena - Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn

Snowiest month:February- 87 cm

124Jan9 days

87Feb9 days

109Mar10 days

46Apr4 days

6,7Nov1 days

73Dec5 days

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns

Bettmeralp0.1 кмRiederalp0.1 кмFiescheralp0 кмMörel0.1 кмFiesch0.3 кмGreich0.1 кмBetten0.1 кмRied-Mörel0.2 кмFieschertal2.5 кмLax2.8 кмGrengiols3.2 кмErnen5 кмMühlebach6 км

Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 14 September 2026.

What visitors say about the resort

Aletsch Arena is praised for its views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest in the Alps and a UNESCO site. Visitors note that the villages are car-free, the sun shines almost constantly, and the pistes are wide and quiet.

Criticisms include the fact that the only way up is by gondola, which is inconvenient with luggage. There is also little challenging terrain, as the ski area is aimed at intermediate skiers. Visitors also complain about restaurant prices and the quiet evenings in the villages.

An editorial summary of public reviews on specialist sites. This is not a visitor review: we retell what is written about the resort most often, both praise and criticism.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a day lift pass cost?

A day lift pass costs €71, or 66 SFr in the local currency.

How much does accommodation cost in high season?

Accommodation prices start at €176 per night in Ernen, €234 in Fiescheralp, €253 in Riederalp, €332 in Greich and €443 in Laax. There are 6 hotels listed in Ernen, Fiescheralp and Laax, 4 in Greich and 3 in Riederalp.

Where is the best place to stay?

For more affordable accommodation, consider Ernen, from €176 per night, or Fiescheralp, from €234. Prices start at €253 in Riederalp, €332 in Greich and €443 per night in Laax.

Is the resort suitable for beginners, and when do the lifts operate?

The resort is suitable for beginners: of its 104 km of pistes, 42 km are easy and 50 km intermediate; there are 12 km of difficult pistes. The lifts operate from 09:00 to 16:30.