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Riederalp-Bettmeralp

Valais, Switzerland

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Overview

Riederalp and Bettmeralp are two car-free villages in the German-speaking part of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. They are a few kilometres from each other at 1,900 metres.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat1 place

Bergrestaurant Bettmerhorn
Self-service restaurant with a nice view.
Hours
08:15-16:30
Directions
At the Bettmergrat cable car station.
Phone
+41 27 928 41 91
Website
aletscharena.ch

Sleep2 places

Bettmeralp

Hotel Bettmerhoffrom Fr. 91.50/167.50 for Summer/Winter
Price
from Fr. 91.50/167.50 for Summer/Winter
Directions
Next to the ski lifts at the eastern edge of the village.
Phone
+41 27 928 62 10
Website
bettmerhof.ch

Riederalp

Berghaus Tonifrom Fr. 80/100 for non-peak/peak season
Price
from Fr. 80/100 for non-peak/peak season
Directions
Next to the Hohfluh ski lifts in the western part of town.
Phone
+41 27 927 16 56
Website
berghaus-toni.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

Riederalp can be reached only by cable car from Mörel. Bettmeralp is also reachable by cable car but from Betten Talstation.

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Getting around

A bus connection runs between the two villages during the summer season (from late June to late October). Moreover a 30 minutes walk is sufficient to reach the other.

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UnderstandRiederalp and Bettmeralp are on a south-facing terrace above the upper Rhone valley. They are both summer and winter resorts.

Get inRiederalp can be reached only by cable car from Mörel. Bettmeralp is also reachable by cable car but from Betten Talstation.

Get aroundA bus connection runs between the two villages during the summer season (from late June to late October). Moreover a 30 minutes walk is sufficient to reach the other.

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BuyThere is a variety of stores in the village, there are 2 food shops: a very well stocked Coop supermarket and another small supermarket.

EatThere are many restaurants dotted along the main street with quality food on offer.

DrinkThere are many bars along the main street of Bettmeralp and Riederalp frequented by both the locals and tourists.

SleepThe apartments and houses in the village are generally good value, though they are a lot more expensive in the winter than in the summer. They are usually very clean and up to the standard that one would expect.

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