Enduro Tour Bettmeralp - Fiesch

2:30 h
26.82 km
1,488 m
1,637 m
1,053 m
2,218 m
1,165 m
Start: Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station
Destination: Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station

This demanding enduro bike tour takes you through beautiful villages and hamlets in the sunny Aletsch Arena.

Set off from Bettmeralp mountain station and ride along the paved Aletsch promenade towards Riederalp. At Golmenegg, turn left and follow the route down to Goppisberg. Passing picturesque hamlets, the trail takes you across the sunny hillside towards the valley. On reaching Goppisberg, follow the fairly level path eastwards to begin with. Once you have crossed Baderwald Forest, you descend to Martisberg and on to Lax. From there, the route leads above the main road to the public transport hub in Fiesch. There, you catch the cable car up to Fiescheralp. The last stage of the bike trail takes you along the Herrenweg trail via Lake Bettmersee back to Bettmeralp.

Aletsch Arena AG

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Directions

Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station - Riederalp/Golmenegg - Goppisberg - Hasel - Domo - Martisberg - Lax - Fiesch, public transport hub - Fiescheralp, cable car mountain station - Bättmer-Hitta - Bettmersee (or Wurzenbord Flow Trail) - Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station

Hint
The duration (h) and distanc (km) include the cable car.

Tour information

Loop Road
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Basic equipment for mountain biking

Bicycle helmet (poss. enduro or full-face helmet)

Cycling gloves, elbow and knee pads (poss. back and shin protectors)

Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (poss. MTB shoes with ankle protection)

Clothing using a multi-layer system with moisture wicking

Backpack (with rain cover)

Sun, rain and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket)

Sunglasses

Mobile phone

First aid kit

Pocket knife

Cash

Navigation device / map and compass

Sufficient provisions and drinking water

Technical equipment

Air or CO2 pump with cartridges

Tyre repair kit

Spare inner tube

Chain rivet

Allen key

Handlebar mount for mobile phone/satnav

Bicycle lock

Where applicable, a roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with plenty of suspension travel, a bell, front and rear lights and spoke reflectors.

The lists for “basic equipment” and “technical equipment” do not claim to be complete and only serve as suggestions for what you should pack.

For your own safety, you should carefully read all instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your machine.

Please make sure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not contain any prohibited items.

Directions & Parking facilities

Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Betten Valley Station exit. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.

Large pay car park near the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Betten valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Forego the cable car and tackle the climb from Lax to Fiescheralp by bike. That will make it a really challenging tour.

Safety guidelines

Use only the marked bike paths and roads and follow the signs. Please close gates and pasture fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers, plants and animals. Hikers always have right of way. Assess your skill and fitness level realistically. Riding the various routes is always at your own risk.

Map

Bike map Aletsch - Goms

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Enduro Tour Bettmeralp - Fiesch - Fiescheralp