Bettmeralp Ski Resort Guide
Bettmeralp, Switzerland
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 33km |
| Highest Lift | 2,643m |
| Resort Height | 1,950m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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Bettmeralp
A peaceful (car-free), high-altitude but traditional village linked to Betten below by cable car. The 30 KM of local piste are linked to 100km in the Aletsch area and the resort boasts indoor tennis, pool, bowling, sauna and gym.
Summary
The Swiss ski resort of Bettmeralp is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,950m, with 33km of marked runs.
Bettmeralp is part of the Aletsch ski area with access to 104km of downhill skiing, with 49 marked pistes, served by a total of 23 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Bettmeralp itself (33km 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 1,950m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,643m, 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.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Bettmeralp?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 17 January, with around 9cm 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 |
Ski Area Stats
Bettmeralp Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 5km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | 20km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | 10km |
| Downhill Total Length | 33km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 8km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 14 | |
Aletsch Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 12km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 23 | 50km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 22 | 42km |
| Downhill Total Length | 104km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 23 | |
Altitudes
Bettmeralp Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,643m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,950m |
| Resort Altitude (Bettmeralp) | 1,950m |
| Max Vertical | 693m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Bettmeralp Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Bettmeralp is 5km long.
Location and Map
Where is Bettmeralp?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Aletsch, 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 7km of ski runs, with 102 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Bettmeralp open?
Closes : April 9, 2021*
*Aletsch.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Bettmeralp, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Bettmeralp Tourist Office for the latest.
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