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Fafleralp is as far as the postbus goes (summer services between June and mid-October), but there are two more alp hamlets beyond in what’s known as the Gugginalp, the valley’s upper reaches leading to the Langgletscher and another mountain hut, the Anen Hut, at 2358m. Apart from the Lötschen Hut, built virtually on the Lötschenlücke and reached by way of the crevassed Langgletscher, the only other mountain refuge within the Lötschental is the Bietschhorn Hut, which stands amid rocky terrain at 2565m on the slopes of the mountain it serves, and is reached by a walk of about 3–3½hrs from either Wiler or Ried.

Main bases

Faldumalp, overlooking the Lötschental (Walks 8 and 9)

Kippel (1376m) is an attractive village with narrow cobbled alleyways dropping steeply towards the river. Dark-timbered buildings and hay barns crowd these alleys, and there are fine views to the head of the valley. Accommodation may be found in a handful of hotels (the Bietschhorn, Sporthotel and Lötschberg), while there are several holiday apartments and chalets to rent. The valley’s only official campsite is located on the south side of the river, reached by a steep and narrow road whose entrance is at the eastern end of the village. Kippel has restaurants, post office, a bank and limited shopping facilities. The Lötschental museum is near the church.