Ticket Bettmeralp with Viewpoint Bettmerhorn from Bettmeralp valley station (Grengiols) return

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About this activity

You take the cable car from Bettmeralp valley station to the car-free Bettmeralp in the Aletsch Arena. From there, you can continue with the train to the Bettmerhorn and admire the Great Aletsch Glacier.

Hours

Not specified
Price from

52 CHF
City

Grengiols
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Description

Using the cable car, you comfortably travel from the Bettmeralp valley station up to the car-free Bettmeralp (1970 m above sea level). Bettmeralp is a popular mountain village and an ideal starting point for hikes and excursions.

To reach the viewpoint Bettmerhorn, transfer to the Bettmerhorn cable car at Bettmeralp. The cable car takes you up to Bettmerhorn (2647 m above sea level), where you can enjoy one of the most spectacular views of the Great Aletsch Glacier.

Meeting point

Bettmeralp Valley Station, 3991 Grengiols

Highlights

Visit the viewing point Bettmerhorn with views of the Aletsch Glacier
Observe the longest glacier in the Alps
Visit the Maria zum Schnee Chapel on Bettmeralp
Treat yourself (optional) at Bettmerhorn in the panoramic restaurant

Important information

Please check the timetables on the Aletscharena website on the travel day and ensure that the lifts you plan to use are operating. Maintenance is carried out alternately. Activities cannot be cancelled retroactively if you couldn't use them due to maintenance.
Return trips are valid for 30 days each.

Includes

Return Ticket Bettmeralp Valley Station – Bettmeralp – Bettmerhorn
Gondola Cable Car Bettmeralp Valley Station – Bettmeralp
Two pieces of luggage per person (Bettmeralp Valley Station – Bettmeralp)
additional luggage

Bettmerhorn Viewpoint

360° views of the Great Aletsch Glacier, the Rhone Valley, and numerous four-thousand-metre peaks
Observation deck with panoramic boards
Restaurant with terrace and snacks/drinks
Starting point for panoramic walks and hikes

Bettmeralp cable car valley station

Bettmeralp (main station) 1049 m above sea level
Bettmeralp (mountain station) 2212 m above sea level

The journey takes approximately 7 minutes.

Bettmeralp Cable Car Mountain Station to Bettmerhorn

Bettmeralp (mountain station) 2,212 meters above sea level
Bettmerhorn 2,866 meters above sea level

The journey takes approximately 8 minutes.

The Great Aletsch Glacier

UNESCO World Heritage Site
approximately 20 km in length

Hike with a view of the Aletsch Glacier

Various hiking trails lead from the Bettmerhorn offering spectacular views of the Aletsch Glacier, such as towards Marejel Lake or Eggishorn. The most popular is the high-altitude path Bettmerhorn – Eggishorn – Fiescheralp.

Luggage transfer

Two pieces of luggage per person are transported free of charge.
For additional luggage, luggage trolleys (for a fee) can be rented. All transports are valid for the trip from the valley Bettmeralp to the plateau Bettmeralp, and use is only permitted within the railway area.

Swiss Activities Tip

At Bettmeralp, you will find more than 50 accommodation options, primarily holiday apartments and cabins. These include rooms that welcome dogs and lodgings suitable for cyclists.

Traveling with a wheelchair

The Bettmeralp cable car is accessible with level boarding and disembarking.
In Bettmeralp: Accessible paths, viewing platforms, toilets, and electric taxis available.
The cable car to Bettmerhorn is wheelchair accessible.
The Aletsch promenade path between Bettmeralp and Riederalp is paved and has gentle inclines.

Travelling with a stroller

Transporting strollers is usually straightforward since trains and stations are designed to be accessible.

Traveling with Dog

Dogs (over 30 cm shoulder height) need a dog ticket (50% of the regular second-class ticket, but at least the fixed minimum fare). Small dogs travel free in boxes.

Please observe local rules such as leash requirements in certain areas to protect nature and other guests.