A winter experience that starts at your front door.
Here, the winter experience starts right at your front door, glistening slopes, spectacular views and great après-ski ensure an unforgettable holiday. The car free resort of Bettmeralp is located within the spectacular World Natural Heritage listed site of the Aletsch Glacier region. This unique resort offers direct access to the pistes from cosy wooden chalets and typically Swiss hotels. The friendly village atmosphere offers a truly Swiss lifestyle with a range of restaurants and bars that are sure to satisfy all your desires.
Winter Sports
Flanked by Europe’s longest ice flow, the Aletsch Glacier, Bettmeralp’s spectacular winter sports area will more than satisfy your expectations. Offering access to over 99 km of groomed piste, and endless off piste options, the wide-open ski area delivers an enviable range of slopes for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. For those who dare, the substantial terrain park will challenge you, and for the kids, a great nursery area under the watchful eye of the Bettmeralp ski school professionals. Don’t let your winter activities end there, Bettermalp also offers an extensive network well-prepared winter walking and cross-country trials. Try the snowshoe walk up to Europe’s largest Glacier - ‘The Aletsch Glacier’.
Things to do: snowshoe tours • tobogganing • ice skating • parapenting • winter walking and cross-country ski trails • cafés • restaurants • bars and nightclubs • mountain restaurants • thermal bath
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Swiss Trip selected Hotels in Bettmeralp
Swiss Trip offers apartment and hotel accommodation in Bettmeralp. All have been hand picked by Swiss Trip personnel and are located close to the ski lift and within walking distance from the centre of the village. Review the details below for accommodation that suits you. If you have any questions please contact us.
HOTEL ALPFRIEDEN
Located in the heart of Bettmeralp village, 3 minutes walk from the gondola (ski lifts). This traditionally styled hotel offers a variety of rooms all with all modern facilities. The restaurant offers outstanding local and international cuisine with an attached bar for après ski and pre-dinner drinks. The hotel has a well stocked wine cellar and large recreation room for the kids and those wanting to relax.
Rooms: 24 comfortable rooms • balcony • choice of bed configuration • bath • shower • mini-bar • telephone • television • radio. Facilities: restaurant • bar • swimming-pool access • terrace • recreation room • internet access • shuttle bus service • well-stocked cellar • drying room.
HOTEL LE POSTILLION
A well located, traditionally styled hotel offering a wonderful friendly atmosphere for all types of travellers. Recently renovated, offering modern, spacious rooms with a cosy Swiss sentiment. The restaurant provides good traditional and international cuisine with a great pizza menu. The bar provides a good atmosphere and offers a wide selection of wines.
Rooms: 10 comfortable rooms • balcony • choice of bed configuration • bath • shower • mini-bar • telephone • television • radio. Facilities: restaurant • bar • terrace • internet access • shuttle bus service • drying room.
HOTEL LA CABANE
A stunning mountain hotel located next to the ski lift and Bettmeralp’s only 4 star hotel. ‘Hotel La Cabane’ offers Swiss Chalet styled rooms with all modern comforts and facilities. The bar and lounge area offers a great place for an après ski or relaxing in the evening after a delightful dinner. The restaurant offers a fantastic breakfast of local and international styled choices.
Rooms: 14 comfortable rooms • balcony • choice of bed configuration • bath • shower • mini-bar • telephone • television • radio • Settee • hair-dryer • safe • Bathrobe • room service. Facilities: restaurant • bar • fireplace • internet access • shuttle bus service • wellness centre • lounge • TV room • drying room.
HOTEL PANORAMA
A traditionally styled hotel with a down-to-earth and family friendly atmosphere. Hotel panorama offers 15 tastefully furnished rooms with all modern facilities. The restaurant specialises in local cuisine and is the place to go for a “raclette” or “fondue” among other things. It also offers a traditional bar area with attached sun terrace for those long afternoons.
Rooms: 15 comfortable rooms • some with balcony • choice of bed configuration • bath • shower • safe • wifi • mini-bar • telephone • television • radio. Facilities: restaurant • bar • terrace • internet access • shuttle bus service • drying room.
PRIVATE APARTMENTS*
Private apartment accommodation provides travellers with their own fully furnished apartment. Apartments are sourced on a case by case basis and are only available from Saturday to Saturday.
Please note that apartment availability is limited in Bettmeralp.
Apartments Include: kitchen with modern conveniences • hydronic heating • television • telephone • laundry facilities • a stunning view if we can possibly manage. Example: for couples, we can arrange a one-bedroom apartment with split lounge/kitchen area and a bathroom. All apartments are of exceptional standard.
Facilities & Major Events in Bettmeralp
FACILITIES
Ski Schools
2
Restaurants
12
Bars & Nightclubs
4
Banks
2
Grocery Stores
4
Bakery / Pâtisserie
2
Chocolaterie
0
Wines
3
Pharmacies
1
General Practitioners
1
Babysitter Agency
1
Nurseries / Day Care
1
EVENTS
Bettmeralp Afternoons
Selected Afternoons
Enjoy a hot wine and a selection of Valaisianne delights at Place des Charmettes. Meet the locals and share your travel tales with other fellow snow enthusiasts. Find out the inside information on where to go for the best snow, a friendly session not to be missed.
Moonlight Meal
All Season
Moonlight meal in the mountain restaurant Bettmerhorn (2643 metres). Travel to and from restaurant is either by torch/flare or gondola. Meals cost CHF30 per adult and CHF18 per child. A great experience and an excellent view of Bettmeralp and surrounding village at night.
Night Skiing and Snowboarding
All Season
Enjoy an extra three hours' worth of skiing from Bettmeralp lift station 1 & 2. Every Tuesday and Thursday night from 18:00 to 21:00. The piste is illuminated by large stadium-style floodlights and skiers can enjoy an extra few hours of downhill pleasure. Remember the temperatures for night skiing are much lower than during the day, so wear an extra layer.
Evening Nordic Walk
All Season
Evening nordic walk each Tuesday from 19:00 to 21:00. CHF16 per person not including Nordic walking poles. The walk takes you along one of Bettmeralps' many groomed walking paths. It's a refreshing experience that is sure to get the blood moving.
I'm Dancing Kids Afternoon
All Season
Kid disco each night from 16:00 to 18:00 at Dancing Alpfrieden. Supervised by adults, it's a great event for the kids and a good chance for them to get to know others staying in the resort.