hard facts
The Aletsch Arena in numbers
As of November 2024
Destination
highest point of the ski area: Eggishorn 2,926 m
lowest point of the ski area: Mörel-Filet 759 m
The ski area is located between 1,925 and 2,869 meters above sea level.
104 km slopes, 35 feeder railways and sports lifts, 72 km winter hiking trails
317 km hiking trails, 100 km Mountain bike routes
Inhabitants
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Riederalp | 427 |
| Mörel-Filet | 720 |
| Bettmeralp | 463 |
| Lax | 333 |
| Fiesch | 925 |
| Fieschertal | 351 |
Hotels
| Mörel | Riederalp | Bettmeralp | Fiescheralp/Fiesch | Fieschertal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 31 |
Holiday apartments
| Mörel | Riederalp | Bettmeralp | Fiescheralp/Fiesch | Lax | Fieschertal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 1'320 | 1'410 | 670 | 290 | 140 | 4'100 |
Approximate number of holiday apartments / only properties subject to tourist tax.
Guest beds
| Category | Mörel | Riederalp | Bettmeralp | Fiescheralp/Fiesch | Lax | Fieschertal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday apartments beds | 1'000 | 5'400 | 5'300 | 2'800 | 1'100 | 600 | 16'200 |
| Hotel beds | 120 | 110 | 380 | 590 | - | 110 | 1'310 |
Approximate number of beds based on an estimate using the factor according to KTR Art. 6.
Other types of accommodation
| Category | Riederalp/Mörel | Bettmeralp | Fiescheralp/Fiesch | Fieschertal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group accommodation/backpackers/guest houses (number of beds) | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 19 |
| Campsites | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
Winter leisure activities
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Blue slopes | 42 km |
| Red slopes | 50 km |
| Black slopes | 12 km |
| Classic cross-country skiing trails | 7 km |
| Cross-country skiing trails skating | 7 km |
| Winter hiking trails | 72 km |
| Snowshoe trails | 14 km |
Summer leisure activities
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Mountain bike routes | 100 km |
| Summer hiking trails | 317 km |
| Nordic Walking Trails | 6 |
| Mountain bike flow trail | 1 |
| Mountain bike pump track | 2 |
Business
| Category | Riederalp/Mörel | Bettmeralp | Fiescheralp/Fiesch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bars/pubs | 3 | 6 | 4 | 13 |
| Mountain guides/mountaineering centre | 3 | 2 | 14 | 19 |
| E-bike rental | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| MTB hire stations | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Restaurants | 21 | 19 | 22 | 62 |
| Sports stores | 5 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
| Ski schools | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Tourism offices | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |