Along the Great Aletsch Glacier, Bettmeralp

After taking the aerial cableway from Betten valley station to the village of Bettmeralp, you cross the car-free holiday village up to the start of the trail run, which is located at the valley station of the Bettmeralp-Bettmerhorn cable car. The first ascent leads you to Bettmersee and Blausee. It continues up the ridge to Biel and Hohbalm. On the other side of the mountain ridge, follow the Great Aletsch Glacier towards Märjelensee and the Märjelen reservoir. After the Märjelen reservoir, the path passes by Tälligrat, crosses the hilly slope of Unners Tälli and finally, after a last forest section, you reach Bettmeralp again.

Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn) - Bettmersee - Blausee - Märjelensse - Märjelen reservoir - Unners Tälli - Bettmeralp (Bettmerhorn)

We recommend:

Good running shoes Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest Headwear Sunscreen Water bottle Trail poles

Using the trail paths and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause changes to the route. Valais/Wallis Promotion accepts no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website. 

For all trails:

Use only marked trail paths and observe all signs and instructions - for your own safety, to protect grazing animals and out of respect for wildlife. Close gates after passing through. Be considerate towards other path users, plants and animals.  

For mountain trails: 

Bring additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitude can be very strong, even in cloudy weather. Plan your trail carefully: take into account the required fitness level of all participants, weather forecasts and seasonal dependencies. Weather conditions can change very quickly and without warning in the mountains. Appropriate clothing and provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, it is better to turn back early.  Inform your family about your trail route. Avoid traveling alone if possible. Observe warning signs indicating danger at riverbanks, along watercourses below dams and reservoirs: Water levels can rise quickly and without warning.

Take the train to Brig and the regional train from Bahnhofplatz towards Andermatt to Betten valley station. Change there and take the cable car to Bettmeralp. Timetable is available at www.aletscharena.ch

Further information about the destination:

Aletsch Arena