Aletsch Arena

Aletsch Arena
The Aletsch Arena is a ski area at over 2,000 metres altitude in Valais with pistes around Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp. The car-free high plateau offers guaranteed snow from December to Easter, views of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the surrounding four-thousand-metre peaks, and ski-in/ski-out access directly from accommodation.

Families and Kids

The Aletsch Arena was voted Switzerland's most popular family ski resort in the Blick Winter Awards. Families with children have the Gletschi Family Funslope on Bettmeralp, and the Blätz sledging slope in Fieschertal and the Kapellenhang (Kindersonnenland) on Bettmeralp are well suited for small children. The "Ski for free" offer lets children under 16 ride free on Saturdays, and the third child rides free with a family ski pass.

Food and drinks

The resorts of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiesch-Eggishorn offer a wide range of restaurants, bars and cafés, from Valais specialities to pizza and pasta. There are also après-ski and slope-side restaurants as well as special culinary experiences such as a moonlight meal with a torchlight descent from Bettmerhorn.
85.0 km30

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 40 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 40 km
  • Advanced slopes: 4 km
    • Number of snowparks: 2
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 53 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$
    • Children activities: Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

The winter season runs from 5 December 2026 to 3 April 2027; daily piste opening hours are not stated on the website.

Admission fees

Ski passes are available with or without the feeder lifts from the valley to the plateau, and individualised ticket options exist at the trainer lifts for families and beginners. Dynamic pricing applies: booking early and online secures the best price, while the weather has no impact on the price. Children under 16 ride free on Saturdays (free 1-day pass online only, loaded onto a SwissPass), teens aged 16 to 20 receive 15% off the adult rate, and the third child rides free. The AlpsPass season or annual pass covers Aletsch Arena, Jungfrau Ski Region, Engelberg-Titlis and Adelboden-Lenk, always including the feeder lifts.
53 CHF
One-day ski pass excluding the feeder lift from the valley, from CHF 53 (dynamic pricing, up to CHF 84).
137 CHF
Selective Day Ski Pass, 4 days, children aged 6–15.99, excluding the feeder lift.
228 CHF
Selective Day Ski Pass, 4 days, youths aged 16–19.99, excluding the feeder lift.
949 CHF
AlpsPass season pass for adults aged 20 and over during the advance sale period (1 September – 15 December 2026), valid in Aletsch Arena, Jungfrau Ski Region, Engelberg-Titlis and Adelboden-Lenk, including feeder lifts.
41 CHF
Group ski pass from CHF 41 per person; group rate applies from 15 paying persons (10 for schools).

Contact

Webpage
aletscharena.ch
Email
info@aletscharena.ch
Address
Furkastrasse 39, 3983 Mörel-Filet

Access

Nearby stops

  • Mörel (Riederalpbahn)0 meters walking distance
  • Schönbiel (Bettmeralp)0 meters walking distance
  • Hohfluh (Riederalp)0 meters walking distance
  • Riederalp West0 meters walking distance
  • Ried-Mörel0 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Brig
23m
Sion
55m
Thun
1h 10m
Martigny
1h 22m
Bern
1h 30m

FAQ

  • Can I use my ski pass already on the day before its validity?
    Yes. With "Upgrade your Ski Pass", a one-day or multi-day pass entitles you to use all cable car services in the Aletsch Arena from 15:00 on the day before its valid date until the end of the day, including night skiing. To use the feeder lifts from the valley, the pass must include the feeder lifts.
  • Is there a discount for families with several children?
    Yes. When buying a family ski pass (1 to 14 days) or selective day ski passes, the pass for the third child and each additional child up to 15.99 years living in the same household is free of charge, regardless of whether one or both parents are present. The passes must cover the same period, and package deals are excluded.
  • Can parents who take turns looking after small children share one ski pass?
    Yes. Parents with children under the age of 6 who take turns can use the same ski pass (1 to 14 days) alternately; the same applies to a parent with a babysitter. A joint ski pass with a photo of both persons is issued, and only one discount applies per family.
  • What is the Glacier Panorama Tour and how long does it take?
    The Glacier Panorama Tour is a signposted circular ski circuit across the entire Aletsch Arena, about 35 km long with roughly 3,500 metres of ascent and descent. It leads four times to the View Points of the Aletsch Arena and is aimed at sporty skiers and snowboarders in good physical condition; it can be joined at any point, and for a one-day completion you should start by 10:00 at the latest.
  • What does the Aletsch Snowpark offer?
    The 600-metre-long Aletsch Snowpark on Bettmeralp offers jumps, jibs, banked curves, a funtube, a flat post and a 130-metre halfpipe with an M-pipe height of up to 3 metres. It has S-Line and M-Line difficulty levels, is easily reached with the Schönbiel chairlift and is maintained by an on-site shape crew; families with children also have the Gletschi Family Funslope on Bettmeralp.
  • Which sledging runs are available in the Aletsch Arena?
    Sledging options include the Moosfluh sledging run, the Blätz sledging slope and the Fiescheralp–Lax sledging descent of about 11 km, all classified as medium difficulty. The Blätz slope in Fieschertal and the Kapellenhang (Kindersonnenland) on Bettmeralp are well suited for small children; sledges can be hired from sports shops in Riederalp and from partners for the Fiescheralp–Lax run.

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