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Fiescheralp – Bettmeralp – Riederalp
Aletsch Arena / Belalp, canton Valais
A relatively gentle high-altitude traverse linking the car-free mountain villages of Fiescheralp, Bettmeralp and Riederalp with extensive views of the surrounding Valais Alps.
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- ↑ 53 m
- Descent
- ↓ 343 m
- Duration
- 2.5 h
About this route
This easy high-altitude traverse connects the three car-free villages of Fiescheralp, Bettmeralp and Riederalp in the Aletsch Arena. With only a small amount of ascent and a moderate descent, the route offers extensive views of the Valais Alps and the Great Aletsch Glacier region.
Information from Valais/Wallis Promotion. View original source
Difficulty
Physical effort, technical demands, trail conditions, ascent and duration — this says nothing about exposure.
Fear of heights
Exposure only: drop-offs, narrow paths on steep slopes, traverses, bridges and ladders. Assessed independently of the difficulty grade.
Why this rating?
Gentle high-altitude paths between villages; no exposed sections described. Assessed as generally suitable (2/5).
- Exposed sections
- Not yet available
- Narrow trail sections
- Not yet available
- Suspension bridges
- Not yet available
- Ladders
- Not yet available
Weather
Season: Not yet available- Conditions
- Awaiting live feed
- Precipitation
- —
- Wind
- —
Live mountain forecasts for 46.47°N / 8.13°E arrive with the weather integration.
Route facts
- Start
- Fiescheralp
- End
- Riederalp
- Route type
- Point-to-point
- Highest point
- Not yet available
- Best season
- Not yet available
- Coordinates
- 46.470°N / 8.130°E
- Added
Return transport required – this hike does not finish at the starting point. Plan how you will return to your vehicle or starting location.
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