Excursions 
Monumentally majestic, at over 900m in depth and 1,000 m wide, the
mighty Aletsch glacier winds its way along between mountains 3,000 m to
4,000 m in height. Discover its unique beauty on a guided walk from
Bettmeralp - the short 2-hour tour will already bring you closer to the
fascinating world of ice. And the trail through the peaceful Aletsch
forest, home to Switzerland's oldest stone pines, provides great views
of the first UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. Further fascinating
facts about nature are to be found in the constantly changing
exhibitions in the Villa Cassel at Riederalp. The villa, where
Churchill once stayed, now also houses the nature reserve's information
centre and is home to a wonderful alpine garden.
Snow-white eternity.
Tip 6: Aletsch glacier
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Simply awe-inspiring. At 23 km long, the mighty Aletsch glacier is the
longest and most fascinating river of ice in the Alps, and the most
accessible too.
Where to go
- Bettmerhorn-Eggishorn: UNESCO high altitude hiking trail
- Binn Valley: Excursion to the mineral mine
- Blatten/Belalp: Massa Gorge
- Riederalp: Alpine Museum
- Eggishorn: Hike to Lake Märjelen
Where to stay
- Bettmeralp: Hotel Garni La Cabane
- Riederalp: Hotel Walliser Spycher
- Belalp: Hotel Belalp
- Blatten - Belalp: Oberaletschhütte SAC
- Typical Swiss Hotels
Where to eat
- Fiesch: Restaurant Walliserkanne
- Fiesch: Gletscherstube Märjelen
- Fiesch: Horli-Hitta Eggishorn
- Riederalp: Restaurant Riederfurka
- Bettmeralp: Restaurant Lusa
- Bettmeralp: Furri-Hütte am Bettmerhorn
- Riederalp: Restaurant Adler
