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Q: How do I get to Riederalp?

The Valais holiday destination of Riederalp is car-free. So the last stretch of the journey, from Mörel up to Riederalp Mitte, is by cable car. Riederalp West can be reached by gondola lift from Mörel. And Mörel is easy to get to by train or car (parking spaces available). Taxi and luggage transport services are available to take you from the Riederalp Mitte and Riederalp West stations to your holiday accommodation.

Q: What is the best way to travel to the Aletsch Arena?

The Aletsch Arena has extremely good public transport connections for those arriving by public transport or by private car. It’s then a straightforward ride by cable car or gondola lift up to the car-free resorts of Bettmeralp, Riederalp and Fiescheralp.To the travel options

Q: How much does a cable car ticket or a ski pass cost in the Aletsch Arena?

Whether it’s a day, week or family ticket: in the webshop, you’ll find just the right ticket for unforgettable experiences in the entire Aletsch Arena. And you can get extra-low early-bird prices by booking your ski pass online. To the webshop

Q: What are the operating hours of the cable cars in the Aletsch Arena?

The cable cars in the Aletsch Arena have different operating times in summer and winter. To make sure you don’t miss your connection, be sure to check the timetable. The feeder railways to the car-free plateau run all year round.

Q: What services does Aletsch Bahnen AG offer?

The cable cars of Aletsch Bahnen AG are the most direct and comfortable way to reach the mountain world of the Aletsch Arena in summer and winter.

Q: How do I get the latest news of the Aletsch Arena?

All news updates are posted on the news page. Subscribe to the newsletter and stay up-to-date with everything that’s going on in the Aletsch Arena.Subscribe to the newsletter

Q: Where can I stay in the Aletsch Arena?

There are hotels, chalets, holiday apartments and campsites for your stay in the Aletsch Arena. The best way to book your bed for the night is to use our webshop. To the webshop

Car-free, family-friendly and a dream for active nature lovers and anyone seeking peace and quiet

Like an oasis, Riederalp nestles into the unique natural landscape of the Aletsch Arena. Here, at 1,925m above sea level, the stress of everyday life becomes a distant memory. The car-free village exudes a homely, family atmosphere. This makes Riederalp a perfect holiday destination for families, nature lovers and anyone seeking peace and quiet.

Discover highlights such as the two view points Hohfluh and Moosfluh, which look out over the Great Aletsch Glacier, or the Pro Natura Centre in the Villa Cassel, not to mention the spectacular downhill runs on the slopes of the extensive ski area. You can bring the action-packed day in the snow to a pleasant close with après-ski.

Sports action all-year-round

Experience the winter on Riederalp! Have fun on the slopes in the Aletsch Arena ski area, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the snow-covered streets with a view of the imposing Matterhorn thrown in for free, or summon up the courage to take on the Moosfluh sledge run : Riederalp in winter offers a colourful array of options to really let yourself go.

And it’s actually no different in summer, when Riederalp becomes the perfect starting point for countless walks and hikes – across the suspesion bridge that spans the Massa Gorge, for example – as well as bike tours or golf.

Riederalp – the holiday resort for families and active nature lovers

Situated high above the Rhône Valley, Riederalp is a holiday paradise for all seasons and the starting point for walks, hikes, bike tours, a round of golf or snow sports. Thanks to the altitude and the temperature difference of roughly 10 degrees to the valley, arriving at Riederalp in the middle of summer is beautifully refreshing, while in winter snow is guaranteed. Not far from the village, the Great Aletsch Glacier is the heart of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can reach the popular Swiss holiday resort from Mörel by cable car. The little villages of Greich, Goppisberg and Ried-Mörel also belong to the municipality of Riederalp, situated halfway up between the valley and the alp.

View points

Unobstructed views

The best vantage points, called view points, are among the absolute highlights in the Aletsch Arena. All are easily accessible by cable car and each has a platform from which you can see the majestic Great Aletsch Glacier from a different perspective. From Riederalp you can reach the Hohfluh and Moosfluh view points.

View Point Hohfluh

View Point Moosfluh

View Point Eggishorn

View Point Bettmerhorn

More about the view points

Worth a visit

Sights

There are two different viewpoints on Riederalp in the Aletsch Arena. Both vantage points are unique thanks to the different perspectives they offer on the Aletsch Glacier. Dating back to the start of the 20th century, Villa Cassel is also a splendid sight that is not to be missed.

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Summer experience

What activities await you?

Fill your lungs with the fresh mountain air of Valais. Feel the energy it gives you for a hike or a bike outing. Starting in Riederalp, there’s a variety of possible routes to choose from – such as the Moosfluh and Hohfluh view points. From there you can bask in the fantastic view across the Great Aletsch Glacier, or take a walk through the mystical Aletsch Forest that is over a thousand years old. Meanwhile, the romantic Lake Blausee provides a welcome opportunity to cool down on hot summer days. And for anyone who wants to show off their golfing skills, the highest 9-hole golf course in Europe at 2000m above sea level is a perfect place to do that.

Winter experience

What activities await you?

Riederalp is an ideal base camp for skiers and snowboarders. From here you can enjoy the 104km of slopes that the Aletsch Arena ski area has to offer, from Riederfurka to Eggishorn. With ski-in, ski-out, you’re on the snow within moments of leaving your accommodation, and back in the warmth just as quickly after a day packed with impressions and adventures. By the way, between high-speed downhill runs, it is well worth taking a break up on Hohfluh or Moosfluh. From there you have unobstructed views of the imposing Great Aletsch Glacier.

Sleep

Accomodation

Riederalp offers a choice of hotels – including a golf hotel at the golf course – as well as chalets and holiday apartments where you can stay. The best way to book your bed for the night is to use our webshop.

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Eat

Restaurants

Cosy restaurants offering a diverse menu of culinary delights await you on Riederalp. Enjoy your meal in a relaxed atmosphere and let your gaze wander over the stunning mountain scenery. Visit the restaurants on Riederalp for a perfect blend of delicious indulgence and the experience of nature.

Let's go

Going out

The bars on Riederalp are the perfect place to bring the day to a close in pleasant company. Enjoy refreshing drinks and some pleasant socialising in a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by the spectacular mountain scenery. Whether après-ski or an agreeable evening with friends – the bars on the Riederalp promise unforgettable moments against a unique backdrop.

Questions and answers

How do I get to Riederalp?

What is the best way to travel to the Aletsch Arena?

How much does a cable car ticket or a ski pass cost in the Aletsch Arena?

What are the operating hours of the cable cars in the Aletsch Arena?

What services does Aletsch Bahnen AG offer?

How do I get the latest news of the Aletsch Arena?

Where can I stay in the Aletsch Arena?