Bettmeralp Ski Resort Guide
Bettmeralp, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 33km21 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,643m8,671ft |
| Resort Height | 1,950m6,398ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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Bettmeralp
The ski area of Bettmeralp is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,950m6,398ft, with 33km21 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Bettmeralp is part of the Aletsch ski area with access to 104km65 miles of downhill skiing, with 49 marked pistes, served by a total of 23 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Bettmeralp itself (33km21 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Aletsch ski resorts of Fiescheralp and Riederalp.
The ski resort itself is at 1,950m6,398ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,643m8,671ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Bettmeralp offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Bettmeralp offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Bettmeralp.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Bettmeralp is 5km3 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Bettmeralp?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 21 December, with around 45cm18in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Bettmeralp Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 5km3 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | 20km12 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | 10km6 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 33km21 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 8km5 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 14 | |
Aletsch Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 12km7 miles |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Bettmeralp Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,643m8,671ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,950m6,398ft |
| Resort Altitude (Bettmeralp) | 1,950m6,398ft |
| Max Vertical | 693m2,274ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Bettmeralp?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Raron District, Valais.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Bettmeralp is Sion, 90 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Milan Malpensa, Basel and Lugano airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 14 ski lifts are able to uplift 15,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 7km4 miles of ski runs, with 102 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Bettmeralp open?
Opened (since 7 December 2024)*
*Aletsch.
Closes : 21 April 2025*
*Aletsch.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Bettmeralp Webcams
The Webcams in Bettmeralp are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
