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Crystal-clear mountain air, sunshine from morning till evening and a clear view of the most beautiful 4,000 m/13,000 ft peaks of the Valais. The car-free plateau high above the Rhône Valley (2,000 m/6,500 ft) amidst breathtaking scenery is reached in only seven to ten minutes by cable car. The 3 viewpoints Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn or

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Events 2018-2019.

Natural experience at the Great Aletsch Glacier.Eggishorn off er the best view across the 23 km/14 mi long Aletsch Glacier, the longest ice fl ow in the Alps and the heart of the Swiss Alps’ Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site, and even to the Matterhorn or Jungfrau. For alpinists (gla-cier hikes) and ski lovers (ski in - ski out), the Aletsch Arena is heaven on earth.

SummerJune – October

317 km/197 mi Hiking trails100 km/62 mi Mountain bike trails2 Rope parks1 Via Ferrata3 Suspension bridges1 9-hole Golf Course (1,925m/6,216ft)2 Sports centers3 Conference/meeting facilities3 Energy spots at viewpoints

24 June 2018 Aletsch Half-Marathon15 July 2018 Gletschi Kids Festival27 – 29 July 2018 Lake-Weekend5 Aug. 2018 Alpine Festival14 – 16 Sept. 2018 Tradition Weekend8 – 12 Dec. 2018 Winter Opening Festival30 Dec. 2018 Aletsch Torchlight Descent19 Mar. 2019 St. Joseph’s Day

More info on : www.aletscharena.ch/events_en

Base resort altitude (Riederalp) : 1,925 m/6,316 ft (Riederalp)Summit elevation :2,869 m/9,412 ft (Eggishorn)Three viewpoints :Moosfl uh (2,333 m/7,654 ft) Bettmerhorn (2,647 m/8,684 ft) Eggishorn (2,869 m/9,412 ft)Swiss Travel Pass & Half Fare Card :50% off on cable car rides in the areaAletsch + Hiking pass :One ticket for unlimited rides on the cableways and train in the area. Includes all three viewpoints.“Families welcome” destinationCar-free destinationSki in - ski out

WinterDecember – April

104 km/64 mi Ski trails40 % Beginner/blue trails48 % Intermediate/red trails12 % Advanced/black trails35 Gondolas/ski lifts6.5 km/4 mi Longest ski run “Aletsch Piste”5 Terrain parks1 half pipe1,024 m/3,360 ft Vertical drop435 cm/171 in Average annual snowfall71.5k m/44 mi Winter hiking trails14 km/8.7 mi Snowshoe trails2 Sledding runs13k m/8.1 mi Longest sledding run (Fiescheralp – Lax)1 Ice rink

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Aletsch Arena

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Aletsch ArenaFurkastrasse 393983 Mörel-FiletSwitzerland

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Aletsch Glacier – longest glacier in the Alps.Discover the three diff erent viewpoints Moosfl uh (2,333 m/7,654 ft), Bettmerhorn (2,647 m/8,684 ft) and Eggishorn (2,869 m/9412 ft) and enjoy the impressive view over the Aletsch Glacier, UNESCO World Heritage Site Jungfrau-Aletsch, with its 23 km/14.3 mi of everlasting ice, including a Matterhorn view ! By cable-ways you can easily reach the viewpoints in 30 – 45 minutes !

Viewpoint package :• Return ticket from Mörel, Betten Talstation or Fiesch to a viewpoint,

by cableways and/or chairlift and 3-course lunch• CHF 45 per person*

Hiking – enjoy pure nature and fresh air.Unique and magnifi cent mountain landscapes wherever you go ; on an easy guided walk overlooking the UNESCO Great Aletsch Glacier and the Valais 4,000 m/13,000 ft peaks and through the Aletsch Forest with its 900 year-old Swiss pines, or on a sporty guided day-tour on the huge and impressive Aletsch Glacier itself.

Rates for guides :• Hiking guide : CHF 15 pp for half day/CHF 25 per person for one day*• Mountain guide for glacier hiking : CHF 81 per adult and CHF 63 per

child, including equipment rental*

Traditions – cheese & butter making like in the olden days.Discover the traditions and culture of cheese-making and alpine farming and watch at fi rst-hand how alpine cheese and butter is made using age-old, traditional methods at the Alpine Museum. Spend an unforgettable day immersed in the traditions of yesteryear including a guided tour of the Alpine Museum and a typical “Hüttenkost” alpine lunch.

Package rate :• Cheese & Butter making incl. a glass of Valais wine (1-2 h) : CHF 40 pp*• incl. a typical « Valaisan Plate » (2-3 h) : CHF 55 pp*

Yodel workshop with glacier view.The stringing together of syllables and rapid changes of pitch between the head and chest registers that are characteristic of yodeling were a way of communicating across large distances with one another. Discover for your-self how clear and liberating a yodel call can sound at an energy spot with a view over the Great Aletsch Glacier.

Package rate :• Yodel workshop (2 h) : CHF 20 per person, excl. cable car*• Yodel workshop incl. Viewpoint Ticket : CHF 53 per person*

Ski in – ski out on 104 km/64 mi of trails.Ski in - ski out are magic words to any skier – possible almost everywhere in the Aletsch Arena. Enjoy 104 km/64 mi of skiing and snowboarding in between 1,845 m/6,050 ft and 2,869 m/9,412 ft. Snowboarders and free riders are pampered in the snow parks, halfpipes and on freeride trails.

Package rate :• 3 overnights in a Standard Hotel incl. 4-course half-board dinner • 2-day ski pass Aletsch, winter and ski rental equipment (jacket,

pants, gloves, hat, skis, boots, poles, helmet)• CHF 632 per person*

Highlights – Bookable for you in one easy step.All rates per person for groups from 10 PAX on (tour leader always free for all services).

*Rates valid from 10 PAX. All prices and information are correct at the time of printing but subject to change at any time without notice.

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Fiescheralp2,212 m/7,257 ft

Bettmeralp1,950 m/6,397 ft

Riederalp1,925 m/6,315 ft

Timetables.Our cable cars season dates 2018-2019

Summer season09 June – 28 October 2018*08 June – 27 October 2019*

Outside official opening periods :Extra rides for groups can be booked by pre-reservation for CHF 250 per group !

Departures every 30 minutesFirst departure at 05:55Last departure at 23:25

More info onwww.aletscharena.ch/timetable

*Season opening and closing dates are subject to change. Always check the website for up-to-date information.

Viewpoint Moosfluh and very easy guided hiking experience in Riederalp.

10:57 Arrival by coach or train in Mörel from Leukerbad11:03 Cableway from Mörel to Riederalp Mitte11:15 Arrival in Riederalp Mitte Porterage service for the luggage to the hotel Short walk for the guests to the hotel11:30 Check-in at the hotel12:00 Lunch in a restaurant in Riederalp13:30 Short walk to the cableway station Moosfl uh13:45 Cableway to Moosfluh, Viewpoint of Aletsch

Glacier (UNESCO World Heritage site)14:00 Arrival at the Viewpoint Moosfluh Enjoy the beautiful view and take pictures14:45 Start guided hike from Moosfluh back to the

village of Riederalp (approx. 2 hours)16:00 Arrival at Restaurant Riederfurka Coffee break (optional)17:30 Arrival at your hotel in Riederalp Relax and enjoy SPA facilities19:00 Traditional Swiss dinner with Swiss folk music (Tasting menu with Valaisan plate, Raclette, Fondue, “Cholera” and Apricot Sorbet) Overnight in Riederalp

Viewpoint Bettmerhorn and guided hiking experience in Bettmeralp.

15:28 Arrival by Glacier Express in Betten Talstation15:50 Cableway ride from Betten Talstation to

Bettmeralp16:00 Arrival in Bettmeralp Porterage service for the luggage to the hotel Short walk for the guests to the hotel16:30 Check-in at the hotel Free time – enjoy the village of Bettmeralp19:00 4-course dinner in the hotel Overnight in Bettmeralp07:30 Breakfast (hot American)08:15 Short walk to the cableway station Bettmerhorn08:30 Cableway to Bettmerhorn, Viewpoint of Aletsch

Glacier (UNESCO World Heritage site)08:40 Arrival at the Viewpoint Bettmerhorn Enjoy the beautiful view and take pictures09:15 Start guided hike from Bettmerhorn to Moosfluh11:15 Arrival at Moosfluh and cableway to Riederalp11:30 Arrival in Riederalp and walk to Bettmeralp12:30 Lunch in Bettmeralp13:55 Departure from Bettmeralp to your next

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Viewpoint Eggishorn – the fastest sightseeing experience of Aletsch Glacier.

10:20 Arrivial in Fiesch by coach from Luzern10:30 Cableway to Eggishorn, Viewpoint of Aletsch

Glacier (UNESCO World Heritage site)10:57 Arrival at the Viewpoint Eggishorn Enjoy the beautiful view and take pictures11:45 Lunch at Restaurant “Gletscherblick”12:50 Departure from Eggishorn to Fiesch13:17 Arriving in Fiesch

Option :

13:30 Departure by coach to Täsch14:40 Arrival in Täsch14:55 Departure to Gornergrat15:45 Arrival at Gornergrat, Matterhorn views17:18 Departure from Gornergrat to Täsch18:24 Arrival in Täsch and departure to Brig19:30 Arrival in Brig and check-in at the hotel Overnight in Brig

Summer itineraries

• All cableways• Hotel accommodation incl.

breakfast (hot American)• Porterage• Hiking guide

• Traditional Swiss Dinner incl. Swiss Folk Music

• Lunch• All taxes, services and VAT

• All cableways• Hotel accommodation incl.

breakfast (hot American)• Porterage

• 4-course dinner• Hiking guide• Lunch• All taxes, services and VAT

Package includes :

• Cableway Fiesch-Eggishorn return• 3-course lunch• All taxes, services and VAT

Option Paragliding from Fiescheralp to Fiesch

• CHF 160 (15-minute fl ight)• CHF 195 (30-minute fl ight)

Package rate :

Viewpoint package CHF 45*

Package rate :

Standard hotel per person / twin room CHF 180*Superior hotel per person / twin room CHF 194*Deluxe hotel per person / twin room CHF 249*

This itinerary can also be set up for evening arrival with hiking in the morning and departure before or after lunch !

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This itinerary can also be set up for evening arrival with hiking in the morning and departure before or after lunch !

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Riederalp1925 m / 6315 ft

Bettmeralp1950 m / 6397 ft

Fiescheralp2212 m / 7257 ft

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Package guided winter hike experience CHF 74*Option One Day Ski Experience CHF 145*Option Paragliding from Riederalp to Mörel15-min fl ight CHF 115*30-min fl ight CHF 150*

Timetables.Our cable cars season dates 2018-2019

Winter season08 December 2017 – 08 April 2018*08 December 2018 – 22 April 2019*

Outside official opening periods :Extra rides for groups can be booked by pre-reservation for CHF 250 per group !

Departures every 30 minutesFirst departure at 05:55Last departure at 23:25

More info onwww.aletscharena.ch/timetable

*Season opening and closing dates are subject to change. Always check the website for up-to-date information.

Alternative option :

• Stay overnight and combine it with a fi rst-time ski experience on Riederalp

• Option Paragliding from Riederalp to Mörel

Package rate per person :

Package guided winter hike experience CHF 74*Option One Day Ski Experience CHF 145*Option Paragliding from Riederalp to Mörel15-min fl ight CHF 115*30-min fl ight CHF 150*

Winter itineraries

Viewpoint Moosfluh and guided winter hiking experience in Riederalp.

08:50 Arrival by coach in Mörel from Brig09:03 Cableway from Mörel to Riederalp Mitte09:15 Arrival in Riederalp Mitte Short walk to the cableway station Moosfluh09:30 Cableway to Moosfluh, Viewpoint of Aletsch

Glacier (UNESCO World Heritage site)09:45 Arrival at the Viewpoint Moosfluh Enjoy the beautiful view and take pictures10:15 Start guided hike from Moosfluh to Riederfurka11:45 Arrival at Mountain-Restaurant Riederfurka for

3-course lunch (Option Raclette menu)13:00 Short hike from Riederfurka to Riederalp14:03 Departure from Riederalp to Mörel14:15 Arrival in Mörel and departure for your next

destination (e.g. Leukerbad)

Viewpoint Bettmerhorn and guided sledding experience in Bettmeralp.

10:00 Arrival by coach or train in Betten Talstation10:20 Cableway from Betten Talstation to Bettmeralp11:15 Short walk to the gondola station11:30 Gondola ride up11:45 Arrival at the Viewpoint Bettmerhorn and lunch13:00 Enjoy the beautiful mountain view, take pictures

and visit the exhibition”Ice World”14:15 Gondola ride down14:30 Arrival in Bettmeralp and short walk to the

sledding area15:00 Start guided sledding experience16:00 Visit of the famous chapel “Maria zum Schnee”16:30 Enjoy the beauty of the winter village

Bettmeralp19:00 4-course dinner in your hotel Overnight in Bettmeralp

Viewpoint Eggishorn and guided first time ski experience Fiescheralp.

15:10 Arrival in Fiesch by Glacier Express Porterage service for the luggage to the hotel Short walk for the guests to the hotel15:30 Check-in at the hotel16:30 Village tour around Fiesch and visit the sports

store to get the winter equipment19:00 4-course dinner in your hotel, Overnight in Fiesch08:00 Breakfast09:00 Short walk to the cableway station09:30 Cableway to Eggishorn, Viewpoint of Aletsch

Glacier (UNESCO World Heritage site)09:57 Arrival at the Viewpoint Eggishorn Enjoy the beautiful view and take pictures11:10 Departure from Eggishorn to Fiescheralp11:30 3-course lunch at Restaurant Alpenlodge13:00 Get your ski equipment at the sports store14:00 First time ski experience with ski instructor15:00 Bring back your ski equipment15:50 Cableway back to Fiesch, Short walk to your hotel Relax and enjoy SPA facilities19:00 4-course dinner in your hotel, Overnight in Fiesch

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• Cableway Mörel – Riederalp return

• Cableway Riederalp – Moosfl uh one way

• Hiking guide

• 3-course lunch in Mountain-Restaurant Riederfurka

• All taxes, services and VAT • All cableways• Sledding experience• 3-course lunch at Mountain

Restaurant Bettmerhorn• Hotel accommodation

incl. breakfast

• Porterage• 4-course dinner• All taxes, services and VAT

• All cableways• 1st time ski experience with

ski instructor• Equipment (skis, boots, helmet,

jacket, pants, gloves, hat)• Porterage

• 3-course lunch in Fiescheralp• 2 overnights in hotel incl.

breakfast• 2 x 4-course dinner• All taxes, services and VAT


• This itinerary can also be set up for arrival at noon with the Viewpoint and sledding experience the next morning.

Package rate :

Standard hotel per person / twin room CHF 217.50*Superior hotel per person / twin room CHF 252.50*Deluxe hotel per person / twin room CHF 302.50*


• One Day Ski Experience can also be booked in the other Aletsch Arena mountain villages for the same rate.

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