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Bettmeralp Ski Resort Guide

Bettmeralp, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length33km
Highest Lift2,643m
Resort Height1,950m
 Nearest AirportsSion and Geneva
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Bettmeralp

The ski area of Bettmeralp is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,950m, with 33km of marked runs.

Summary

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.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Bettmeralp is 5km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Bettmeralp?

There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Bettmeralp.

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Ski Area Stats

Bettmeralp Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
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

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 4 12km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
2350km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
2242km
Downhill
Total Length
104km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
23

Altitudes & Slopes

Bettmeralp Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,643m
Lowest Piste1,950m
Resort Altitude (Bettmeralp)1,950m
Max Vertical693m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Bettmeralp
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

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Ski Lessons in Bettmeralp

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To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Bettmeralp Ski Schools and Bettmeralp Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Bettmeralp?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Raron, 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?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Piste Map

Bettmeralp Piste Map
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