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Lots of sun, lots of snow

Winter in the Aletsch Arena

Winter in the Aletsch Arena – guaranteed snow and utmost convenience

The Aletsch Arena offers you everything you could wish for in winter: guaranteed snow, sunshine from early morning to late evening, perfect slope conditions and the exclusive ski-in ski-out experience. In the car-free villages of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp, you’re already inside the ski area – you don’t need a ski bus, as the slopes are right on the doorstep of your chalet or hotel. So you can get to enjoying your skiing without further ado. Within 10 minutes of leaving Fiesch, you arrive on Fiescheralp to face sporting challenges and enjoy breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier and 40 four-thousanders.

Winter highlights in the Aletsch Arena at a glance: 

  • From the chalet straight onto the slopes – no waiting thanks to ski-in, ski-out from Riederalp, Bettmeralp or Fiescheralp

  • Exclusive views of the Aletsch Glacier, the biggest glacier in the Alps, and the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as 40 stunning four-thousanders

  • Guaranteed snow until Easter at over 2,000 metres

  • Perfectly groomed, wide slopes

  • Cut to the chase: on the slopes in just 10 minutes from Fiesch

Sportliches Skifahren am Grossen Aletschgletscher in der Aletsch Arena
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Car-free, ski-in, ski-out – a stress-free winter experience in the Aletsch Arena

Experience utmost convenience in the car-free villages of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp: thanks to the ski-in ski-out concept, you can start your day’s skiing right on the doorstep of your chalet or hotel, with no tedious journeys or waiting times. Simply strap on your skis and head straight onto the slopes – letting you relish every minute of fun in the snow. The Aletsch Arena is the ideal winter destination for sporty skiers who want to enjoy every moment on the slopes to the full.

Guaranteed snow – skiing until Easter at 2,000 metres

Thanks to its altitude at over 2,000 metres, the Aletsch Arena offers guaranteed snow from December to Easter. This is particularly important for sporty skiers, who need to be able to rely on conditions being stable. Experience endless winter fun on the slopes of the Aletsch Arena with guaranteed snow cover – from early in the morning to the last lift of the day.

 

Exclusive skiing experience with amazing vistas – the Aletsch Glacier and views of 40 four-thousand-metre peaks

While you master the sporting challenges on the slopes of the Aletsch Arena, you can also enjoy breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the biggest glacier in the Alps, the surrounding 40 four-thousand-metre mountains and an incredible view out over the Valais valley floor. With each turn through the snow-covered landscape, you experience the perfect combination of sporting challenge and impressive natural scenery – a panorama that makes every descent an unforgettable experience.

© © aletscharena.ch / Frédéric Huber - third parties: editorial and touristic use only, Frédéric Huber

The diversity of winter – from winter hikes to snowshoeing

A wide range of winter activities also await you off the slopes in the Aletsch Arena. Whether winter hiking or snowshoeing, here you can experience the perfect combination of gentle exercise and breathtaking nature. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the snow-covered landscapes as you explore the wintry mountain world on well-marked trails. Discover more winter activities in the categories below and find your ideal nature experience for the cold winter months.

Skiing

© aletscharena.ch / Pascal Gertschen, Aletsch Arena AG

Winter walks

© Marco Schnyder

Sledging

© aletscharena.ch / Marco Schnyder , Marco Schnyder

Ski tours

© Bergsteigerzentrum Aletsch

Snowshoeing

© ©aletscharena.ch / Marco Schnyder - third parties editorial and touristic use only , Marco Schnyder

Cross-country skiing

© ©aletscharena.ch / Raphael Wernli - third parties editorial and touristic use only , Raphael Wernli

Skiing at the highest level – a sporting challenge in the Aletsch Arena

Experience skiing at the highest level in the Aletsch Arena. Perfect slopes, guaranteed snow and magnificent panoramas make the skiing experience here particularly attractive for experienced skiers.  
Maximise your skiing days in the Aletsch Arena – guaranteed snow, efficient and straight onto the slopes. Book your ultimate winter experience now!