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The moraine ridge above Bettmeralp makes a fine viewpoint (Walks 5 and 6)

Bettmeralp (1957m) has an idyllic location and a number of footpaths that exploit the far-reaching views. It also has cable lifts strung across the hillsides that can be used to reach vantage points from which to access additional paths. The picturesque white-walled chapel of Maria zum Schnee is an eye-catching symbol of the resort, which has several hotels and a large number of beds in holiday apartments. The village has shops, restaurants, a post office and bank.

Riederalp (1930m) lies at the western end of the Bettmeralp plateau, with footpath access to the Aletschwald. It has several two- and three-star hotels, apartments, restaurants and shops, an Alpine museum and a nature conservation centre in the Villa Cassel at Riederfurka. There’s also a berghotel with standard beds and dormitory accommodation nearby (www.artfurrer.ch).

Belalp (2094m) is a collection of chalets strung across the hillside west of the Aletschgletscher’s gorge. There are two hotels, the Aletschhorn which is located directly above the cablecar station and has dormitory accommodation, and Hotel Belalp on a great vantage point about 30mins walk to the northeast.