Aletsch Arena

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Resort Overview

Aletsch Arena delivers an extraordinary alpine experience alongside the Great Aletsch Glacier—Switzerland's largest ice flow stretching 23km through the Bernese Alps. This car-free destination combines 104km of impeccably groomed terrain with breathtaking views across 4,000m peaks. From wide, gentle slopes perfect for families to challenging sections above Riederalp and Bettmeralp, the area caters to varied skiing abilities while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere away from mass tourism. The UNESCO World Heritage setting creates a skiing backdrop that transcends typical resort experiences, with ancient ice formations providing a constant reminder of the Alpine landscape's majestic scale.

Trails & Terrain

Trails

Total Runs

Total Area

104km

64.6 miles

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner

40%

Intermediate

48%

Advanced

12%

Expert

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Aletsch Arena Lift System

Rising directly from the Rhône Valley via cable cars to the car-free villages, Aletsch Arena's lift system exemplifies efficient Swiss engineering. Thirty-five modern installations serve varied terrain across three distinct sectors—Riederalp, Bettmeralp, and Fiescheralp—with minimal waiting even during peak periods. The system's thoughtful design creates natural skiing circuits with vertical drops approaching 1,000m, while maintaining the area's environmental integrity within its protected UNESCO setting. Skiers particularly appreciate the panoramic viewpoints accessed throughout the network, offering some of Switzerland's most spectacular Alpine vistas across the Bernese Oberland.

Lifts

Total Lifts

Lift Types

Lift Breakdown

T-Bar

Quad Chair

Aerial Tram

6-Person Chair

8-Person Chair

Gondola

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Location & Getting There

The Upper Valais region cradles Aletsch Arena approximately 200km from Bern and 180km from Zurich, positioned above the historic Rhône Valley. This spectacular location borders the UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting the Great Aletsch Glacier and surrounding landscape. The car-free villages of Riederalp, Bettmeralp, and Fiescheralp occupy sunny terraces at elevations between 1,800m and 2,000m, creating an environmentally sensitive mountain sanctuary accessible only by cable car. This elevated position delivers exceptional views across the Valais Alps while preserving traditional Swiss mountain culture evident in timber architecture, local cuisine, and the region's distinctive German dialect.

Aletsch Arena

, switzerland

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⛷️ Season opens Nov 30, 2025

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Season Info

Winter transforms the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Aletsch Arena from December through April, with January through March delivering the most reliable skiing conditions. What sets this area apart is its elevation advantage—all villages sit above 1,800m, ensuring snow-covered access throughout the season. The south-facing orientation captures abundant sunshine while maintaining excellent snow quality on higher slopes, creating the rare combination of reliable conditions with exceptional solar exposure. Late-season visitors appreciate how the glacier's cooling influence preserves piste quality into spring, when warming temperatures elsewhere affect snow consistency.

Current Season

2025 - 2026

Opening Day

11/30/2025

Closing Day

4/21/2026

Days Open

143

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