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New at Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn
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2023/2024
Kids on Skis – for free – International pilot project to promote winter sports
The Aletsch Arena is a partner of the international pilot project “Kids on Skis – for free”. This winter, 200 young skiers aged three to five have the opportunity to take part in the all-inclusive worry-free package comprising five days of ski school, equipment hire, lift pass and accommodation (with accompanying person) free of charge. The goal of the joint campaign by various destinations is to promote winter sports in the Alpine region and teach 50,000 children to ski or snowboard for free.
Season Ski Pass with extras: new collaboration with Feldberg, Hochschwarzwald
For several winter seasons now, Aletsch Bahnen has partnered with the destinations 4 Vallées (CH), Portes du Soleil (CH/FR), la Fouly and San Domenico Ski (IT). The Aletsch Arena Season Ski Pass is valid in each of these ski resorts for five days per season. This winter, Aletsch Bahnen has launched a new collaboration with the Feldberg ski area in the Hochschwarzwald region of Germany.
Black slope from Eggishorn view point now open
Aletsch Bahnen has reopened the return slope from Eggishorn in time for winter.Following comprehensive expert reports by outside specialists and the completion of work that needed doing, the black slope is once again safe to ski on.
Skimovie system now installed at the Golmen lift
The Skiline facility is back in service again directly adjacent to the Golmenegg ski lift on Riederalp. In recent years, this facility had been freely accessible below the middle station of the Blausee–Bettmeralp chairlift. Now guests can again use the Skiline facility to make their skiing experience even more fun and more challenging.
Night skiing on Riederalp and Bettmeralp
From Winter 2023/24, the Night Skiing programme is being expanded and improved. In addition to the existing offering at the Blausee–Bettmeralp chairlift, the lift at Moosfluh valley station and Golmen Lift Riederalp will be equipped with lighting for this purpose. This upgrade will replace the Night Skiing programme at the Alpenrose Riederalp training lift by expanding the number of slopes available at Night Skiing times and improving their quality. It will also allow guests to circulate between
2022/2023
"Inschi Ischbahn" – an ice rink for the Fieschertal valley
The floodlit natural ice rink measures 25x35m. As of this winter, guests and locals can enjoy ice-skating, hockey or curling in the Fieschertal valley. Weather permitting, the natural ice rink will remain open from December to the end of February.
Glacier Panorama Tour – Experience 2.0
The Aletsch Bahnen Glacier Panorama Tour has been revamped this winter with the objective of offering skiers and snowboarders a challenging circular tour through the entire ski area of the Aletsch Arena. It lets guests discover the most beautiful slopes and the most stunning view points with their views across the Great Aletsch Glacier.
aletscharena.ch/glacier-panorama-tour
Gletschi Tour – Experience 2.0
The Gletschi Tour is a winter sports tour through the Aletsch Arena for the whole family. You’re always on Gletschi’s trail as you ski the red and blue slopes. Fun, adventure and variety await you throughout the Gletschi Tour, which takes in all the highlights such as Family Fun Slopes, snow tubing, Skimovie and Co., etc.aletscharena.ch/gletschi-tour-en
"Gletschiland" - indoor playground at the Bachtla Sports Center
The Bachtla Sports Center Foundation is launching a new offer for families: "Gletschiland" at the Bachtla Sports Center on Bettmeralp. The new indoor playground offers space for 120 children from the age of 4. The indoor playground will be officially opened on December 18, 2022. The "Gletschiland" will be open daily from then on. Admission price CHF 10 per day.www.sportzentrum-bachtla.ch
2019/2020
NEW webshop: Enjoy benefits by booking aerly and online!
If you book your ski pass early online, you’ll avoid queuing at the ticket counter and enjoy attractive ticket prices.The dynamic pricing model* is available now for all ski passes- four-hour passes
- daily passes
- multi-day passes up to 21 days
The following passes and tickets are also newly available in the web shop (at a set price):
- Season passes
- Annual passes
- Valley – view point single tickets (single or return)
- Baggage carts (single or retourn)www.aletscharena.ch/webshop
2018/2019
Aletsch Arena, 4 Vallées and Portes du Soleil cooperation - season ski pass with added extras
The lift companies from 4 Vallées, Portes du Soleil and the Aletsch Arena have renewed their partnership for the 2018–2019 winter season. This parnership allows holders of passes from one of the three ski regions to benefit from five free days in the other two partner destinations. What’s new: 2018/2019 season ticket holders will benefit from an additional one-day pass for summer 2019, including bike transport in the Aletsch Arena and 4 Vallées regions! aletscharena.ch/skipass-en
“Ski for free” – every Saturday at the Aletsch Arena
Heads up to all families out there! Children and teenagers up to the age of 20 (year 1999 – 2012) can ski or snowboard for free at the Aletsch Arena. The offer applies every Saturday throughout the entire winter.NEW with 50% off the price of public transport from a Swiss railway station for the whole family!
Inclusive benefits! www.aletscharena.ch/saturday-ski
White weeks – the combi package with ski lessons
How would you like to have a reduced-price skiing holiday and learn or improve skiing or snowboarding skills at the same time? This is an exciting offer for anyone who wants to improve their snow sports skills during their stay. In addition to a discounted ski pass and discounts at the sports shops and paragliding schools, you can often also look forward to special extras such as drinks in a mountain hut or a snowshoe hike with a raclette.www.aletscharena.ch/winter-packages/white-weeks/
Aletsch Hit – Tempting combo-package for winter sports enthusiasts
If you’re planning a stay at our destination during the quieter weeks of winter, a fantastic package of benefits awaits you. Just before Christmas, in January and from March to Easter you can not only look forward to perfectly groomed slopes but can also make your stay a very special experience with a discounted paraglider flight.www.aletscharena.ch/winter-packages/aletsch-hit/
2017/2018
Familiy-Fun-Slope on Fiescheralp
The Family Fun Slope on Fiescheralp is the new place to go for a really special skiing experience from Winter 2016/17. The Fun Slope for families offers various fun elements for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers, such as steep-banked twisters, tunnels, jumps, rollers and much more. A thrilling adventure for all ages.www.aletscharena.ch/funpark-en
Mini-Boardercross with Ski-Movie Bettmeralp
Upgrading of the skiline facilities on the Bettmeralp: another skiline course is being opened this winter beneath the middle station on the Blausee chairlift. It will include a mini-bordercross (“mixed race”) with a banked turn, small jumps, rollers and dips. Visitors using this course are filmed with a camera. They can later watch their own rides online using a ski data card.www.aletscharena.ch/skiline-en
New snowtubing run at Bättmer-Hitta
A snowtubing course especially for young visitors is being constructed this winter next to the Bättmer-Hitta restaurant.Length of the course: around 250 metres
The new snowtubing run can be used free of charge. Its opening times are the same as the pistes provided there is enough snow. No booking is required. No minimum age limit.
New sledge run from Moosfluh to Riederalp/Bettmeralp
Aletsch Arena: Opening of a new sledge run from the Moosfluh mountain station (Gletscherbahn Moosfluh) on the Moosfluh, Blausee, Gopplerlücke and Moosfluh valley station route / connecting slope towards Bettmeralp.5.3 km of sledge fun - the use of the sledge run is free of charge, a valid ski pass or a single ticket is required. Sledge hire: at the local sport shops Riederalp/Bettmeralp
2016/2017
Renovation of Bergrestaurant Bettmerhorn
Bettmeralp Bahnen AG has been refurbishing the Bettmerhorn mountain restaurant over summer2016, at the same time making improvements to the infrastructure, including the toilet facilities.
With these construction measures, Bettmeralp Bahnen AG is placing the focus on a higher quality of
restaurant service that involves a special mountain experience.
New – Family Fun Slope on Fiescheralp
The Family Fun Slope on Fiescheralp is the new place to go for a really special skiing experience fromWinter 2016/17. The Fun Slope for families offers various fun elements for everyone from beginners to
advanced skiers, such as steep-banked twisters, tunnels, jumps, rollers and much more. A thrilling
adventure for all ages.
2015/2016
Riederalp-Blausee-Moosfluh (Gletscherbahn Moosfluh)
2014/2015
NEW Aletsch + winter hiking ticket
The mountain railways in the Aletsch Arena (Riederalp, Bettmeralp, Fiesch-Eggishorn) offer the new Aletsch + winter hiking pass from winter 2014/2015.72 kilometres of prepared winter hiking trails are available in the family-friendly, car-free Aletsch Arena.
Crystal-clear air, crisp snow, sunshine from dawn to dusk and a clear view of the most beautiful 4,000-metre Alpine peaks. Aletsch Arena – the most liberating natural experience in the Alps.
View Point Ticket Aletsch +
The mountain railways in the Aletsch Arena (Riederalp, Bettmeralp, Fiesch-Eggishorn) offer the new Aletsch + viewpoint pass from winter 2014/2015.Travel in comfort by mountain railway to the 3 viewpoints of the Aletsch Arena (Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn or Eggishorn). The Great Aletsch Glacier is just a stone's throw away from here.
Adults 48.- | Half-fare travelcard/Youths/Children 30.- | GA travelcard 22.- | Families 96.- | Groups 39.-
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