Aletsch Ski Resort Guide
Aletsch, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 104km65 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,900m9,514ft |
| Lowest Lift | 1,050m3,445ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Berne |
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Aletsch
The ski area of Aletsch comprises the ski slopes of Bettmeralp, Fiescheralp and Riederalp.
Summary
The ski area includes 3 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 104km65 miles of downhill skiing, with 49 marked pistes, served by a total of 23 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Bettmeralp, Fiescheralp and Riederalp.
With ski lifts as high as 2,900m9,514ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Aletsch offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Aletsch offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Aletsch, Bettmeralp, Fiescheralp and Riederalp.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Aletsch?
The next notable snow forecast is 14cm5in, expected on 23 December.
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Ski Area Stats
Aletsch Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 12km7 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 23 | 50km31 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 22 | 42km26 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 104km65 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 23 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Aletsch Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,900m9,514ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,050m3,445ft |
Ratings & Suitability
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Location and Map
Where is Aletsch?
This ski resort is in Raron, Valais, Switzerland.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Aletsch is Sion, 90 minutes drive away.
Geneva, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Milan Malpensa, Basel, Zurich, Lugano, Annecy, Milan Linate and Berne airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 23 ski lifts are able to uplift 34,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Aletsch open?
Opened (since 7 December 2024).
Closes : 21 April 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
