Bettmeralp

Around the world, and particularly within larger cities and towns, the pace of life is quickening. Bettmeralp provides the opportunity to get away from it all because the small village has always remained an alp. You actually hear the sound of silence as Bettmeralp is perched high up in the mountains, accessible only by aerial cable car. Drivers park down in the valley and either take a 6-minute ride on the cable car or walk three hours to reach this haven of peace and relaxation. Take a deep breath, enjoy the healthy, crystal-clear air and forget about the cares of the world. If you are looking for jaw-dropping scenery, the Aletsch region has it in abundance. Enjoy the panorama covering the area from the Rhone valley to the Simplon Pass, back-dropped by some world-famous 4000m/12,000ft peaks. Bettmeralp is nestled within pine and larch forests surrounded by a stunning diversity of flora and wildlife in the largest hiking paradise in the Alps. Nature has indeed bestowed great gifts on car-free Bettmeralp. The Valais area claims to be one of the sunniest in Switzerland. In fact, with approximately 300 sunny days a year it is a place in the sun in both summer and winter. Soak up the last sunrays when it already gets dark down in the valley and experience a postcard view of the towering snow-topped peaks all around. Living here means being privileged to one extra hour of sun, fun, and excitement. Especially during the short winter days, this is great news for many snow enthusiasts. However, it has always been like that – even when Bettmeralp still was an unknown mountain pasture.

 Bettmeralp-Riederalp B, Bettmeralp

   
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