Circular walk from Bettmeralp to Fiescheralp, returning via the Panoramaweg

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A beautiful panoramic hike linking the resorts of Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp. Along the route, there are numerous vantage points offering views of the Valais peaks over 4,000 metres, including the Weissmies, the Mischabel massif, the Monte Rosa massif, the Matterhorn and the Weisshorn. It is possible to ascend to the Eggishorn by cable car.

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  • Snowshoeing
    Activity: Snowshoeing
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.52 mi
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 5 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,585 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,565 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 7,530 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 6,332 ft
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On the Panoramaweg
On the Panoramaweg
On the ascent to Fiescheralp
On the ascent to Fiescheralp

Description of the walk

The start and finish of this hike are at the Betten – Bettmeralp – Bergstation cable car station.

(S/E) From the Bettmeralp top station, follow the main road (Hauptstrasse) heading north-east. Pass the Seestrasse on your left and continue to the Wurzenbord chairlift station

(1) Continue along the Hauptstrasse, passing the Hotel Aletsch. Leave the village and enter the forest. You will reach another junction at the ticket office for the tree-top adventure park.

Marked with purple posts

(2) Turn left and continue through the forest until you reach another junction.

(3) Take the path on the left and continue the climb along the ridge. Pass close to the top station of the Wurzenbord chairlift. After a bend, descend to the Bättmer-Hitta Restaurant.

(4) Heading north-east and following the purple markings, walk to Laxeralp, the start of the village of Fiescheralp.

(5) Cross the village to the Fiescheralp cable car station.

(6) Enjoy the view over the Rhône Valley and the Eggishorn. Return to the Laxeralp – Panoramaweg junction.

(5) Turn right and follow the Panoramaweg, which is marked with purple posts. Walk along this beautiful path which climbs above the resort and descends to the Bättmer-Hitta Restaurant.

(4) Return to the upper station at Bettmeralp by following the route in reverse (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 6,332 ft - Bettmeralp Cable Car Upper Station
  2. 1 : mi 0.65 - alt. 6,430 ft - Wurzenbord chairlift station
  3. 2 : mi 0.79 - alt. 6,427 ft - Baschweri Tree Top Adventure Park
  4. 3 : mi 1.28 - alt. 6,706 ft - Intersection
  5. 4 : mi 2.3 - alt. 7,126 ft - Bättmer-Hitta
  6. 5 : mi 3.53 - alt. 7,241 ft - Laxeralp – start of the Panoramaweg
  7. 6 : mi 3.77 - alt. 7,270 ft - Fiescheralp Cable Car Station
  8. S/E : mi 7.52 - alt. 6,332 ft - Bettmeralp Cable Car Upper Station

Notes

  • Markings: Purple posts ( winter route).
  • The winter route does not necessarily correspond to the summer path. Winter paths run alongside ski runs. Cross the ski runs with caution at the clearly marked junctions.
  • This route cannot be used for a summer hike.
  • Trail and piste conditions: check the following website: Alestsch Arena
  • Equipment: snowshoes or snow crampons if the snow is well-packed.

Hike completed by the author on 24 March 2026.

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