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The Aletsch Arena offers an impressive mountain backdrop in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage site Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, with a view of the longest glacier in the Alps, the Great Aletsch Glacier.

Operating in both summer and winter, the cable cars to the Aletsch Arena are the most direct and convenient way to reach the car-free mountains of this UNESCO World Heritage site. This opens up the opportunity for countless unforgettable leisure experiences. Even the viewing points of Hohfluh, Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn can be reached in just a short time.

Further information

Altitude: 759 – 2,869 metres above sea level

Accessibility:

 

Public transport: from Brig / Göschenen on the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGBahn) to the valley stations of Mörel, Betten and Fiesch.

By car: from Brig / Göschenen to the valley stations of Mörel, Betten and Fiesch. Park at the valley stations as the Aletsch Arena plateau is car-free.

Timetable:

 

operates all year round as far as the Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp

View points according to schedule

Trip duration: 7 to 10 minutes to the plateau of the Aletsch Arena (Riederalp, Bettmeralp, Fiescheralp)
Attractions: Aletsch Arena skiing and hiking area
Special note: The GA travelcard is valid as far as Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp

General information

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Time required
4 to 8 hours (full day)
Suitable for children with age
0 to 5 years, 6 to 9 years, 10 to 13 years, 14+ years
Suitable for
Children, Families, Groups, Individual, Couples
Weather
Outdoor
Category
Nature, Relax

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Contact

Aletsch Bahnen AG
3992  Bettmeralp
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)27 928 41 41
info@aletschbahnen.ch
aletscharena.ch
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Aletsch Bahnen AG
3992 Bettmeralp
Phone  +41 (0)27 928 41 41
aletscharena.ch
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