From the Bettmeralp valley station, you can take the aerial tram in comfort to car-free Bettmeralp (6,463 feet above sea level). Bettmeralp is a popular mountain village and an ideal starting point for hikes and excursions.

To get to the Bettmerhorn viewing point, you transfer to the Bettmerhorn cable car in Bettmeralp. The cable car will take you to the Bettmerhorn (8,684 feet above sea level), where one of the most spectacular views of the Great Aletsch Glacier awaits you.

Bettmerhorn Viewpoint:

• 360° views of the Great Aletsch Glacier, the Rhone Valley, and numerous four-thousand-meter peaks
• Observation deck with panoramic information boards
• Restaurant with terrace and snacks/drinks
• Starting point for scenic trails and hikes

Bettmeralp Aerial Tram – Valley Station:

• Bettmeralp (valley station): 3,442 feet above sea level
• Bettmeralp (mountain station): 7,257 feet (2,212 meters) above sea level
• The ride takes approximately 7 minutes.

Bettmeralp aerial tram (mountain station) to Bettmerhorn:

• Bettmeralp (mountain station) 7,257 feet above sea level
• Bettmerhorn, 2,866 m above sea level
• The ride takes approximately 8 minutes.

The Great Aletsch Glacier:

• UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site
• Approximately 20 kilometers in length

Hike with views of the Aletsch Glacier:
From the Bettmerhorn, various hiking trails offer spectacular views of the Aletsch Glacier, for example, in the direction of Lake Märjelen or the Eggishorn. The Bettmerhorn – Eggishorn – Fiescheralp high-altitude trail is particularly popular.

Luggage transport:

• Two items of baggage per person are transported free of charge.
• Luggage carts can be rented (for a fee) for additional luggage. All luggage transport services are valid for the journey from the Bettmeralp valley to the Bettmeralp plateau, and their use is permitted only within the cable car area.

Traveling with a wheelchair:

• The Bettmeralp mountain cable car is wheelchair and stroller-friendly, with ground-level entry and exit.
• On the Bettmeralp: Accessible paths, viewing platforms, restrooms, and e-taxis are available.
• The gondola lift to the Bettmerhorn is wheelchair-accessible.
• The Aletsch Promenade trail between Bettmeralp and Riederalp is paved and has no significant inclines.