SWISS NATURE EXPERIENCE Sales Manual 2016/17 Aletsch Arena – nature as far as the eye can see. The in the -Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Swiss is the biggest and longest glacier in the Alps. Its ice and rock masses stretch over 23km and cover a surface area of 85km2 from the north flanks of the , Mönch and Jungfrau to the Aletsch Arena in . The ice sheet is up to 900m thick. Experience the glacier in WELCOME all its magnitude and fascination from the lookout points of Moosfluh, and .

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List of contents Place to be 4 The destination 6 The 7 History 8 Group adventures 9 Summer panorama 10 Summertime 11 Events 12 View points 13 Winter panorama 14 Wintertime 15 Transport – 16 Surrounding attractions 17 Brigerbad 18 World Nature Forum 19 Accommodation 20 Contact 32 aletscharena.ch/phenomenon

Jungfrau Mönch Eiger

Aletsch Glacier Place to be Weisshorn

How to reach the Aletsch Arena How to get there with public transport Distances

The Aletsch Arena is easily accessible by private and public International rail connections: Airport Public transport Car and coach transport. The roads and passes are well developed, and the Milan-Brig, Paris-Basel-Berne-Brig Milano Malpensa 2h 30min 2h 15min (MGBahn) railway line passes National rail connections: Berne-Belp 2h 40min 2h 30min through beautiful and very varied countryside. The famous By Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) Basel-Berne-Brig, Zurich 3h 15min 3h 20min Glacier Express travels through the Goms region as it plies Geneva-Lausanne-Sion-Brig, Geneva Cointrin 3h 30min 3h 30min between St. Moritz/ and . Zurich-Berne-Brig. Basel 3h 40min 3h 30min Connections with the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (MGBahn) in Special stopover offers in Basel: /Brig and from Göschenen to the Mörel, valley and Zermatt approx. 2h 1h 35min Bookable at: basel.com/aletscharena stations. Saas-Fee approx. 2h 1h 20min Regional rail connections: Half-hourly service – Zermatt/Visp/Brig/Mörel/Betten Valley Station/Fiesch General information

For more information, visit: sbb.ch, mgbahn.ch Language German Currency Swiss franc (CHF) How to get there by car Time zone (CET = UTC +1) Public From western : Take the A9 highway from Lake holidays 2016: 1.1., 19.3., 27.-28.3., 5.5., 26.5., 1.8., 15.8., Geneva towards Brig-Furka 1.11., 8.12., 25.12. From Milan⁄: Drive through the Simplon Pass, which is 2017: 1.1., 19.3., 16.-17.4., 25.5., 15.6., 1.8., 15.8., 1.11., open all year round, or use the Brig-Iselle car transport service 8.12., 25.12. From : Travel via Basle-Berne-Thun-Kandersteg Door-to-door service (travel without luggage): (Lötschberg car transport service)-Goppenstein-Brigcontinue sbb.ch/baggage towards Furka; or via Zurich-towards GotthardFurka car trans- port service (-)-continue through the Goms Swiss public transport ticket finder: swisstravelsystem.com region towards Brig Timetables: sbb.ch 4 Place to be aletscharena.ch/gettinghere Deutschland

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The Aletsch Arena with the Aletsch Glacier (the largest glacier in the Alps) is one of the highlights of the Grand Tour of Switzer- land and of the Glacier Express Line.

Your journey 5 The destination Eggishorn 2869 m

Bettmerhorn 2647 m Hohfluh 2227 m Moosfluh 2333 m

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Greich 1361 m 7 min Fieschertal 1096 m

Ried-Mörel 1188 m 8 min

12 min Betten Dorf 1203 m

Glacier Express Mörel 759 m Betten Talstation 816 m Lax 1039 m Fiesch 1049 m Glacier Express Brig Furkapass Grimselpass Milano Glacier Express Bern Nufenenpass Montreux Luzern

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Season dates for railways Travel times to vantage points Transport capacities

Excursion destinations − Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn, Eggishorn: Moosfluh 40 minutes Feeder line/plateau: 5'300 pers./h Summer 2016 11.6. - 23.10. Bettmerhorn 40 minutes Moosfluh: 2'400 pers./h Winter 2016 December until early April Eggishorn 25 minutes Bettmerhorn: 2'400 pers./h Summer 2017 Mid-June until en of October Eggishorn: 500 pers./h These journey times include the travel time from the Mörel val- Feeder cableways (Riederalp, Bettmeralp, Fiescheralp): ley stations (Moosfluh), Betten valley station (Bettmerhorn) and Parking Operate all year round. aletscharena.ch/timetable Fiesch (Eggishorn) to the respective viewing point. For buses and cars at the valley stations in Mörel, Betten valley station and Fiesch. Free coach parking. For groups: trips to the viewing points with prior reservation can be booked all year round! For details & prices, see: aletscharena.ch/cableways

6 The destination aletscharena.ch/destination

Tranquil / away from it all Authentic / vivacious Passionate about sports / easy to reach Overview Hotels

Facts Facts Facts Category Beds At an altitude of between 718m and 2.333m At an altitude of between 1,200m and 2,647m At an altitude of between 1,050m and 2,869m 4 stars **** 244 1'230 inhabitants (Riederalp-Mörel-Breiten) 412 inhabitants (Bettmeralp) 1'607 inhabitants (Fiesch Eggishorn) 3 stars *** 892 14 hotels, 650 holiday apartments, 10 hotels, 843 holiday apartments, 18 hotels, 369 holiday apartments, 2 stars ** 118 1 group accommodation facility 3 group accommodation facilities 13 group accommodation facilities No category 320 300'000 overnight stays per year 350'000 overnight stays per year 370'000 overnight stays per year Accommodation Quantity Highlights Highlights Highlights Group accommodation 2'356 View point/new Gletscherbahn Moosfluh lift Bettmerhorn view point Eggishorn view point Pensions 28 New lift middle station at Blausee Energy spot Bettmerhorn Energy spot Eggishorn Youth hostel 1 platform & energy spot Moosfluh Glacier World exhibition at Bettmerhorn viewing point Circular trail Eggishorn (from summer 2016) Swiss Olympic Training Base 1 Switzerland’s first nature conservation centre Sports centre Fiesch sports and holiday resort, Camp sites/tent parks 3 established in 1933 Rope park certified Swiss Olympic training base Protected Aletsch Forest Landmark: the “Maria zum Schnee” Via ferrata & ropes park Holiday apartments Aletsch Pro Natura Centre/villa Cassel (Mary of the Snows) chapel Mecca for hang gliders and paragliders Suspension bridge Bettmersee Lake 14 km sledding run Category Beds Alpine Museum by night cross-country paradise 5 stars ***** 252 Salina Maris, the only Swiss-accredited Snowpark/halfpipe with over 100 kilometres of ski runs 4 stars **** 1'075 Alpine therapeutic brine bath Bars and night spots Villages own bell founder 3 stars *** 3'791 Skiing by night Childrens entertainment programme Childrens entertainment programme 2 stars ** 550 Childrens entertainment programme 1 star * 92 Celebrities Celebrities Celebrities Art Furrer: the inventor of acrobatic (freestyle) skiing Bernhard Stucky: former Spa Director at Bettmeralp Kilian Volken: extreme mountaineer The villages 7 History

Historic milestones

1203 First mention of Fiesch as a locality 1243 First mention of Bettmeralp as a locality 1314 First mention of Riederalp as a locality 1697 Construction of the Maria zum Schnee chapel, the Bettmeralp landmark 1812 First ascent of the 1856 Hotel Jungfrau was built on the Fiescheralp 1884 Construction of the Riederfurka – the oldest hostelry in the Aletsch region 1902 Villa Cassel was built by Sir Ernest Cassel, the banker 1933 Aletsch Forest became a nature conservation area (Bettmeralp); 20 huts, inhabited in summer only 1949 Construction of the first railway on the Bettmeralp 1974 Switzerland’s first Nature Conservation Centre opened

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Group experiences / Available tours Aletsch Arena Inside

Relax Active Culture For groups and tour operators Viewing points (Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn, Eggishorn) (summer) & winter hiking Alpine Museum with cheese- The Aletsch Arena provides individual tour guides for groups on Glacier World exhibition at Bettmerhorn Guided hiking and glacier tours making dairy, butter production request. The guides are local, authoritative and extremely viewing point Glacier panorama trail Aletsch Pro Natura Centre knowledgeable about the landscape, people and history of Alpine therapeutic brine bath Via ferrata and rope parks Alphitta (mountain inn) Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiesch-Eggishorn. Aletsch Arena Bettmersee Lake (lake for bathing & boat rental) Culinary tour for gourmets Guided tour of the locality Inside: a big plus for all group and excursion operators. Lake Blausee Paraglider and tandem flights (circular tour of Fiesch ) Energy spots on the viewing peaks of Mountain bikes, scooters Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn Marked snowshoe tours art exhibition Aletsch forest Marked walking routes Wellbeing- lucky stones and energy spots skiing Eggishorn sunrise trips incl. breakfast Guided herb-gathering excursions

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Group adventures 9 Schinhorn Sattelhorn Aletschhorn Jungfrau Jungfraujoch Mönch Eiger Fiescherhörner Finsteraarhorn Oberaarhorn 3934 m 3785 m 3822 m 3797 m 3745 m 4193 m 4158 m 3454 m 4107 m 3970 m 4049 m 4274 m 3637 m

Grosses Wannenhorn Dreieckhorn 3905 m 3810 m Geisshorn 3740 m Finsteraarhornhütte (SAC) Hohstock Mittelaletschbiwak (SAC) 3048 m Unterbächhorn 3226 m Grosses Fusshorn Konkordiahütte (SAC) 3554 m Zenbächenhorn 3013 m 2850 m - 3626 m Wasenhorn B e i h 3386 m Kleines Wannenhorn c h s c 3706 m 3447 m - l e t Olmenhorn r a r Rothorn 3314 m Grisighorn O b e e Sparrhorn n 3271 m 3177 m Oberaletschhütte (SAC) r 3021 m ö h G s l s Strahlhorn e u t 3050 m s F Fusshornbiwak c r r h 2788 m e e Setzehorn e h h 3061 m 2730 m r c Platta c Hohbiel, 2664 m t s 2380 m s e t Täschehorn l l e h g g Tyndalldenkmal s c e r 3008 m 2351 m e t Eggishorn c h Risihorn l s Roti Seewe A 2926 m Märjelensee F i e 2876 m r 360° Panoramarundsicht Märjelewang 2680 m e Gletscherstube Lengsee s Bergstation Eggishorn, 2869 m 2302 m 2346 m Lüsgasee Vordersee 2706 m Bruchegg s Roti Chumme Gletscherblick Brusee 2130 m Lüsga o 2615 m r 2369 m Tällisee Belalp, 2094 m 2124 m Wirbulsee 2724 m 2130 m G Bettmerhorn Tälligrat Rinnerhitta UNESC anoramaweg 2653 m Hotel Belalp O-P 2858 m 2610 m UNESCO Elsenlücke 2386 m 1931 m Furggulti-Berg, 2560 m Mittelsee Üssers Aletschji 2722 m Chazulecher Höhenweg 2549 m Bäll 1756 m 2625 m Hängebrücke Chalchofu 2010 m Bergstation Bettmerhorn, 2647 m 2010 m Silbersand 2051 m Eiswelt Bettmerhorn/ Spilsee 1922 m Grünsee hweg Faszination Aletschgletscher Burghütte 2397 m

letsc Eggishorn 1614 m rer A 2445 m Grieschumma te Alte Stafel 2335 m n sweg Bischofssitz Hohbalm 1736 m 2350 m i e t U gmoo Oberes Tälli e b Len Steibenkreuz z g d Moosfluh, 2333 m 2490 m Unneres Tälli u t w a l Schranni h h Hohfluh, 2227 m g 2147 m 1568 m 2473 m s c G atwe 2424 m X Salzgäb 1879 m Egga c t 1952 m g r n S e we Biel r 2274 m 2246 m l en 2286 m o 2278 m 1647 m n E 2235 m h Tschuggen A rä rl r Teife Wald o ebnispfad e 1619 m M NEU m t Titterhütte Nessul Blausee t e 2207 m B Obflie Riederfurka Mittelstation Schönbiel 2065 m 2139 m 2285 m 2180 m 1439 m 1773 m Villa Cassel Hohfluh Fleschensee, 2060 m Stausee C 2058 m Fiescheralp, 2212 m Gibidum Alpenmuseum Matt Richinen Moosfluh M l Mutti 1436 m ie b 1902 m n 1796 m eg E ö 2228 m 2230 m Herrenw h weg Bettmersee c en g S Bättmer-Hitta rr , 1327 m g Gopplerlücke 2006 m e He 1320 m 1313 m 1925 m e Riederalp, 1925 m w w n 2172 m l 2050 m e Unnerbärg e Mitte r r N Egga s e Wurzenbord

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a o 2218 m Bettmeralp, 1950 m nb t C rze Ried h 1895 m Wu Fiescherstafel Cabane d’Alsace c Gragg Ahoru u 1757 m Golmenegg O 1892 m Bärg 1251 m l 1305 m 2050 m Q 1981 m Höhenw 1513 m Gassen er eg h 2022 m mm c Flesch Zer Brigge Go Laxerstafel 1376 m 1556 m s 1866 m 1146 m Apollonia eg Knebelbrücke 1643 m a w 1952 m 1604 m Willerle a 1622 m s s 1622 m Bodma s s a 1767 m Stirnig M Zer Flie Mehlbaum a 1742 m 1552 m M A2 1107 m , 1560 m 1477 m Niederwald R2 Fieschertal, 1096 m Nieschbord Domo 1751 m Ze Fäle Stei 1251 m 1510 m 1454 m 1583 m 1604 m Oberried R1 Schlüecht Egga Wichel 1488 m Geimen 1258 m Goppisberg 1283 m ahn 1441 m Greich, 1361 m GB 1361 m H2 s/M Oberwald, Furka, v es ne i pr o Grimsel, Nufenen Bitschji a via Bodme Ex /Rh r n 1231 m B ie tte i c o Flesche e 1448 m a R Summerseili Derfji Gl 1110 m l reite Steinhaus, 1269 m Moos 1198 m A3 Egga via B 1505 m Ried-Mörel, 1188 m Fürgangen, 1202 m 1227 m Eiche Betten Dorf, 1203 m Chumme H3 1257 m 1167 m Ritti Rittina 972 m A1 Brunne Wiler Hängebrücke Eggelti H1 1342 m 1234 m 1171 m Wasen 988 m Breiten, 900 m Sport Ferien Resort Hegdorn 863 m 1012 m Sattel Äbnet Nussböüm Fiesch, 1049 m 878 m Mühlebach, 1248 m Bitsch Glacier Express/MGBahn 673 m 831 m Flühe Kapelle Mörel, 759 m 724 m Filet Lax, 1039 m Chumma Glac Deisch ier E Betten Talstation, 826 m 880 m Niederernen xpr 1017 m 986 m ess/M hn 1064 m Aragon , 1196 m GBa 696 m Egga Pfäwi Bister Z’ Brigg Brig, 678 m Obers z’Matt Simplon- Ze Hyschere 11/2015 1054 m tten/Rhone Am Wasen tunnel 927 m Zen Achru 1380 m Ro 1125 m Tunetschalp Simplonpass, Bädel 959 m 1248 m Eiste1322 m Eggelti Ried Domodossola Gorneralpa 1648 m 1110 m Binntal 1304 m

10 Summer panorama Bietschhorn Breithorn Nesthorn Schinhorn Sattelhorn Aletschhorn Jungfrau Jungfraujoch Mönch Eiger Fiescherhörner Finsteraarhorn Oberaarhorn aletscharena.ch/sport-summer 3934 m 3785 m 3822 m 3797 m 3745 m 4193 m 4158 m 3454 m 4107 m 3970 m 4049 m 4274 m 3637 m

Grosses Wannenhorn Dreieckhorn 3905 m 3810 m Geisshorn 3740 m Finsteraarhornhütte (SAC) Hohstock Mittelaletschbiwak (SAC) 3048 m Unterbächhorn 3226 m Grosses Fusshorn Konkordiahütte (SAC) 3554 m Zenbächenhorn 3013 m 2850 m - 3626 m Konkordiaplatz Wasenhorn B e i h 3386 m Kleines Wannenhorn c h s c 3706 m 3447 m - l e t Olmenhorn r a r Rothorn 3314 m Grisighorn O b e e Sparrhorn n 3271 m 3177 m Oberaletschhütte (SAC) r 3021 m ö h G s l s Strahlhorn e u t 3050 m s F Fusshornbiwak c r r h 2788 m e e Setzehorn e h h 3061 m 2730 m r c Platta c Hohbiel, 2664 m t s 2380 m s e t Täschehorn l l e h g g Tyndalldenkmal s c e r 3008 m 2351 m e t Eggishorn c h Risihorn l s Roti Seewe A 2926 m Märjelensee F i e 2876 m r 360° Panoramarundsicht Märjelewang 2680 m e Gletscherstube Lengsee s Bergstation Eggishorn, 2869 m 2302 m 2346 m Lüsgasee Vordersee 2706 m Bruchegg s Roti Chumme Gletscherblick Brusee 2130 m Lüsga o 2615 m r 2369 m Tällisee Belalp, 2094 m 2124 m Wirbulsee 2724 m 2130 m G Bettmerhorn Tälligrat Rinnerhitta UNESC anoramaweg 2653 m Hotel Belalp O-P 2858 m 2610 m UNESCO Elsenlücke 2386 m 1931 m Furggulti-Berg, 2560 m Mittelsee Üssers Aletschji 2722 m Chazulecher Höhenweg 2549 m Bäll 1756 m 2625 m Hängebrücke Chalchofu 2010 m Bergstation Bettmerhorn, 2647 m 2010 m Silbersand 2051 m Eiswelt Bettmerhorn/ Spilsee 1922 m Grünsee hweg Faszination Aletschgletscher Burghütte 2397 m letsc Eggishorn 1614 m rer A 2445 m Grieschumma te Alte Stafel 2335 m n sweg Bischofssitz Hohbalm 1736 m 2350 m Summer / winter infrastructure Summer activities General information summer i e t U gmoo Oberes Tälli e b Len Steibenkreuz z g d Moosfluh, 2333 m 2490 m Unneres Tälli u t w a l Schranni h h Hohfluh, 2227 m g 2147 m 1568 m 2473 m s c G atwe 2424 m X Salzgäb 1879 m Egga c t 1952 m g r n S e we Biel r 2274 m 2246 m l en 2235 m 2286 m o 2278 m 1 Alpine thermal brine bath 2 sports centres 1 lake bathing area 4 minigolf courses Hiking trails 317 kilometers 1647 m n E h Tschuggen A rä rl r Teife Wald o ebnispfad e 1619 m M NEU m t Titterhütte Nessul Blausee t 3 pharmacies 9 tennis courts with boat rentals 4 mountain bike 1,5 h Moosfluh e 2207 m B Obflie Riederfurka Mittelstation Schönbiel 2065 m 2139 m 2285 m 2180 m 1439 m 1773 m 13 bars 12 wellness facilities 1 suspension bridge rental services (Moosfluh - Riederfurka - Riederalp) Villa Cassel Hohfluh Fleschensee, 2060 m Stausee C 2058 m Fiescheralp, 2212 m Gibidum Alpenmuseum Matt Richinen 4 discos 10 coach parking areas 2 entertainment 7 Nordic walking trails Moosfluh M l Mutti 1436 m ie 1902 m Riederhorn b 1796 m n 2228 m eg E ö 10 ATMs 2'300 parking spaces for programmes for children 13 playgrounds 3 h Unesco high-altitude trail 2230 m Herrenw h weg Bettmersee c en g S Bättmer-Hitta rr Blatten, 1327 m g Gopplerlücke 2006 m e He 1320 m 1313 m 1925 m e Riederalp, 1925 m w 21 mountain guides passenger cars 2 rope parks 9 tennis courts (Bettmerhorn - Eggishorn) w n 2172 m l 2050 m e Unnerbärg e Mitte r r N Egga s e Wurzenbord s 1905 m H rd 1474 m 1550 m a o 2218 m 9 luggage transport services 1 multimedia exhibition 3 beach volleyball pitches 1 scooter (“trottinette”) Bettmeralp, 1950 m nb t C rze Ried h 1895 m Wu Fiescherstafel Cabane d’Alsace c Gragg 1 golf course on Bettmerhorn Guided glacier tours rental service 5 h suspension bridge Ahoru u 1757 m Golmenegg O 1892 m Bärg 1251 m l 1305 m 2050 m Q 1981 m Höhenw 1513 m Gassen er eg h 2022 m mm c Flesch Zer Brigge Go 3 creches (winter) Glacier World 2 eBike rental services 6 locations with (Belalp - Riederalp) Laxerstafel 1376 m 1556 m s 1866 m 1146 m Apollonia eg Knebelbrücke 1643 m a w 1952 m 1604 m Willerle a 1622 m s s 1622 m Bodma 12 grocery shops 1 circular trail on 1 fishing area table football s s a 1767 m Stirnig M Zer Flie Mehlbaum a 1742 m 1552 m 3 rental services for Eggishorn viewing point 3 fitness centres 1 Vita Parcours fitness trail For more hiking recommendations, see: M A2 1107 m Bellwald, 1560 m 1477 m Niederwald R2 Fieschertal, 1096 m children’s requisites (from summer 2016) 1 golf course 4 museums aletscharena.ch/wandern Nieschbord Domo 1751 m Ze Fäle Stei 1251 m 1510 m 1454 m 1583 m 1604 m Oberried R1 Schlüecht Egga Wichel 1488 m 69 restaurants 3 energy spots on Moosfluh, 9 barbecue sites 1 animal park Geimen 1258 m Goppisberg 1283 m ahn 1441 m Greich, 1361 m GB 1361 m H2 s/M Oberwald, Furka, v es ne 8 sports shops Bettmerhorn and Eggis­ 3 indoor swimming pools 1 fun park Mountain bike routes 100 kilometers i pr o Grimsel, Nufenen Bitschji a via Bodme Ex /Rh r n 1231 m B ie tte i c o Flesche e 1448 m a R 5 offices horn viewing points 1 climbing wall 11 themed trails Summerseili Derfji Gl 1110 m l reite Steinhaus, 1269 m Moos 1198 m A3 Egga via B 1505 m Ried-Mörel, 1188 m Fürgangen, 1202 m 1227 m 6 laundries 13 children’s playgrounds Mountains with views Moosfluh 2'333 m Eiche Betten Dorf, 1203 m Chumme Martisberg H3 1257 m 1167 m 6 exhibitions Bettmerhorn 2'647 m Ritti Rittina 972 m A1 Brunne Wiler Hängebrücke Eggelti H1 1342 m 1234 m 1171 m Wasen 988 m Breiten, 900 m Sport Ferien Resort Eggishorn 2'869 m Hegdorn 863 m 1012 m Naters Sattel Äbnet Nussböüm Fiesch, 1049 m 878 m Mühlebach, 1248 m Bitsch Glacier Express/MGBahn 673 m 831 m Flühe Kapelle Mörel, 759 m Transport facilities 7 aerial cableways 724 m Filet Lax, 1039 m Chumma Glac Deisch ier E Betten Talstation, 826 m 880 m Niederernen xpr 1017 m 986 m 2 gondola lifts ess/M hn 1064 m Aragon Ernen, 1196 m GBa 696 m Egga Pfäwi Bister Z’ Brigg Brig, 678 m Termen Obers z’Matt Simplon- Ze Hyschere 11/2015 2 chair lifts 1054 m tten/Rhone Am Wasen tunnel 927 m Zen Achru 1380 m Ro 1125 m Grengiols Tunetschalp Simplonpass, Bädel 959 m 1248 m Eiste1322 m Eggelti Ried Domodossola Gorneralpa 1648 m 1110 m Ausserbinn Binntal 1304 m

Summertime 11 Events

Top Events at Aletsch Arena

June Gourmet Week with Valais specialities Aletsch Half Marathon, Bettmeralp Eggishorn sunrise trips July Mythos Aletsch Hiking Night, Riederalp Harlekin Circus, Riederalp Lake Weekend, Bettmeralp Eggishorn sunrise trips Guided glacier & hiking tours August Cultural Festival, Riederalp Grand Alpine Dairymens Gala with Procession Gratzug, Fiesch-Eggishorn Aletsch Golf Tournament Week, Riederalp Cassel Festival at the Aletsch Pro Natura Centre Eggishorn sunrise trips Guided glacier & hiking tours Guest programme (for individual guests and groups) September Folklore music festival, Riederalp Gilihusine (traditional game), Bettmeralp Glacier tours Golf taster courses Aletsch Arena Trophy (classic car round-up), Skiing Sledging/airboarding Fiesch-Eggishorn Hikes Sensory experiences Eggishorn sunrise trips Winter hiking Glacier adventures Guided glacier & hiking tours Tandem paragliding Gletschi kids’ entertainment programme October Full moon campfire stories, Bettmeralp Butter- and cheese-making Eggishorn sunrise trips Herb-gathering excursions List not exhaustive November Gommer Advent market, Fiesch A look behind the scenes of a cable railway December Winter openings, Aletsch Arena MTB tours Snowshoe tours 12 Events For other top events, see aletscharena.ch/events aletscharena.ch/groups

Day-trip packages (for groups of 10+ persons) (at least two days in advance booking required, prices incl. 8% VAT, contact details see back page of Sales Manual)

Aletsch Hiking Pass: 1–21 days of free travel on all Aletsch Arena lifts and cableways plus Morel – Betten valley station – Fiesch – Furgangen train route (sample price 1 day CHF 36.-, with Swiss Travel Pass CHF 28.-)

Moosfluh Package Bettmerhorn Package Eggishorn Package

CHF 39.00/ca. EUR 36.00 per person CHF 39.00/ca. EUR 36.00 per person CHF 39.00/ca. EUR 36.00 per person Included Included Included Cable car/gondola transfers, Cable car transfers, Cable car transfer, Fiesch – Eggishorn and return Mörel – Riederalp – Moosfluh and return Betten Valley Station – Bettmeralp – Bettmerhorn and return Lunch at the Alpenlodge Restaurant Lunch at one of the Art Furrer restaurants Lunch (dish of the day) at the Bettmerhorn Mountain Free parking for bus and tickets for Free parking for bus and tickets for Restaurant (ideally between 11.00 a.m. and 12.00 midday) bus driver and group leader/guide bus driver and group leader/guide Free parking for bus and tickets for Highlights Package can also be booked for individual travellers bus driver and group leader/guide Lookout platform with view of entire Highlights Package can also be booked for individual travellers length of Great Aletsch Glacier Viewing platform with view of Aletsch Glacier Highlights Starting point for various hikes Starting point for various hikes Lookout platform with view of Aletsch Glacier (e.g. UNESCO high-altitude trail, glacier panorama trail) (e.g. Aletsch forest, Villa Cassel) Starting point for various hikes Free admission to Eggishorn circuit trail (from summer 2016) New Gletscherbahn Moosfluh lift (e.g. UNESCO high-altitude trail, glacier panorama trail) Eggishorn energy spot New Blausee middle station with view of the Matterhorn Free admission to multimedia exhibition Eggishorn art exhibition (operates in summer only) Glacier World Bettmerhorn and Art on Aletsch Wheelchair access Moosfluh energy spot Bettmerhorn energy point Wheelchair access Wheelchair access

Prices subject to change without notice View points 13 14 Winter panorama winter

Ski area – open December to early April

7 aerial cableways 1 boardercross (BX) 3 gondola lifts 5 ski huts 8 chair lifts 1 natural ice rink 14 surface lifts 2 sledding runs 1 magic carpet 5 ski schools 1 halfpipe 1 combination lift 4 fun parks (gondola/chairlift) 1 snow park 1 funicular railway 4 children’s parks 3 snowgarden 1 racing trail with 1 giant slalom with timekeeping video recording 1 photo zone

General information

Transport facilities 36 (transport capacity: 41'000 pers./h) Altitude of ski area 1'845 to 2'869 meters above sea level Kilometers of ski runs 104 km: 42 km easy, 50 km moderate, 12 km difficult Winter hiking trails 86 km 4 snowshoe trails 15 km Sledding trails 14 km Car-free ski-in-ski-out resorts Cross-country trails (classic & skating) 7 km Riederalp / Bettmeralp / Fiescheralp

Wintertime 15 Transport - Glacier Express

Glacier Express

The Matterhorn Gotthard Railway Alps to the famous Matterhorn near Zermatt takes 8 hours. Prices 2016/17* The Albula-UNESCO World Heritage route, the Rhine Gorge (group prices for 10 or more persons, single journeys, second class) The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn is THE most exciting railway in and the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 meters above sea level are just Line/route CHF ca. EURO the heart of the Alps. It takes you through the Goms region from a few of the sights between the vacation region of Grisons and MGBahn Brig - Disentis 40 37 Zermatt to Disentis and from Andermatt to Göschenen over sunny Valais. In the glass-roofed panorama car, the trip through Brig - Andermatt 28 25.50 a 144- kilometer route. The train masters an overall change in pristine nature with primeval mountain forests, tranquil Alpine Brig - Fiesch 8.40 7.60 altitude of about 3,300 meters, runs through 50 tunnels and meadows, rushing mountain streams and traditional mountain Brig - Zermatt 29.60 27 galleries and crosses 60 bridges. It is also the public feeder for villages will give you an unforgettable experience. Glacier Express** Brig - Chur 63.20 57.50 the Aletsch vacation region and the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO (excluding supplement) World Heritage Site in the . Important information: Brig - St.Moritz 89.60 81.50 - Summer: 6 trains between St. Moritz and Zermatt (excluding supplement) Summer offers: - Winter: 2 trains between St. Moritz and Zermatt * Subject to fare changes when the timetable changes, Bike and rail in Goms (Bike-Ticket), hiking along the Matterhorn - Glacier Express St. Moritz - Zermatt: with service car. from 11.12.2016 onwards. Gotthard railway, Oberalp Openair Express, and much more. Food and beverage service at your seat. ** Plus supplements: summer CHF 33.- ⁄ ca. EUR 30.- per pers., Rail bar with 24 standing places winter CHF 13.- ⁄ EUR 11.50 per pers. Year-round offers: - All meals are freshly prepared in the kitchen on board. Special offers on request. Adventure Card (ErlebnisCard: free travel on 2, 3 or 5 days - Tourist information via headphones in 6 languages, For groups of 10+ persons, an extra stop in Mörel, Betten of your choice), Glacier Express, excursion to Zermatt and to 2 music channels valley station and Fiesch can be booked. the Gornergrat at 3,089 meters above sea level (dining and - Seat reservations are mandatory for groups shopping outlets). (early reservations are recommended, possible from approx. Contact: one year in advance) Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Bahnhofplatz 7, CH-3900 Brig Dream trip on the Glacier Express: - Reservation enquiries for groups should be directed to Glacier mgbahn.ch, T +41 848 642 442, F +41 27 927 77 79 This unique train trip back through time on the legendary Express Central, Reservation Office, [email protected], Glacier Express from St. Moritz through the heart of the Swiss T +41 848 642 442, F +41 27 927 77 79 Car transport services: Simplon car transport service – travel time: 20 min: sbb.ch/autoverlad Furka car transport service – travel time: 15 min: mgbahn.ch Lötschberg car transport service – travel time: 15 min: 16 Transport - Glacier Express bls.ch/autoverlad altescharena.ch/excursions

Gornergrat - Zermatt

Saas-Fee Basel Domodossola

Basel Zürich

Luzern Bern

Grimsel Chur Interlaken (Jungfraujoch) Furka Goms Andermatt Glacier Express Staumauer Grand Dixence Brig Stockalperschloss Mailand Montreux Aletsch Arena St. Moritz

Genève St. Léonard Brig Sion Saas-Fee Domodossola Staumauer Grand Dixence Zermatt Chamonix Stresa

Basel: Stopover offer basel.com/aletscharena Milano Glacier Express: glacierexpress.ch

Surrounding attractions 17 Brigerbad

Brigerbad thermal baths - Restaurant Cécile is on the first floor and accessible to pas- Opening times A veritable oasis of wellbeing sers-by without having to enter the bathing area. Bathing guests Thermal bath and SPA: whole year Monday to Sunday 9 – 21.00 enter the restaurant via the terrace. Enjoy a cosy get-together Wellness-Beauty: Monday to Sunday 9 - 19.30 Brigerbad thermal baths reopened in December 2014 and now and “dolce far niente” atmosphere on our sun-kissed terrace Restaurant: Monday to Sunday from 8.30 offers an oasis of wellbeing for body and soul throughout the with room for 60 people, or in our open-plan inner area with Camping site: 29.4.2016 - 2.11.2016 year. The complex contains seven unique bathing experiences space for 220 persons. Besides a small menu offering different - including heated outdoor pools with a giant slide and indoor dishes daily, guests particularly value the abundance of choice, pools with a two-floor spa area offering a hammam and sauna offering something for every taste. Thermalquellen Brigerbad AG as well as various wellness treatments. The water covers 2'600 Thermalbad 1, CH-3900 Brigerbad, T +41 27 948 48 48 square metres, half of which is available throughout the year. Brigerbad is just a few minutes from Brig and Visp by car, rail or [email protected] post bus. A particular highlight is the famous grotto swimming pool For further information, please visit our website: brigerbad.ch embedded in the rock with its underwater jets and water of up to 42 degrees. For those who like to test their limits, there is also the adjacent cold-water Grotto. Visitors to Brigerbad can find Prices 2016/17 (subject to fare changes) refuge in a unique oasis of wellbeing. Spa Thermal bath CHF ca. EURO CHF ca. EURO Adults 3 hours 24 22 18 16 All-day admission 32 29 24 22

Children 6-16 years (no admission to SPA) 3 hours – – 14 13 All-day admission – – 18 16

18 Brigerbad World Nature Forum

World Nature Forum

In September 2016 the World Nature Forum in Naters opens its doors. The interactive exhibition in the visitor center of the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch is an exciting indoor adventure for the whole family. One of the high- lights is a huge panorama cinema in which you will experience never seen sceneries. In the historical wagon of the Jungfrau Railway you will travel virtually along the never realized railway section from the Valais up to the Jungfraujoch. worldnatureforum.com

World Nature Forum 19 Accommodation (subject to price changes)

Thanks to a vast range of catering and accommodation services totalling 120 guest rooms and 330 beds, the Art Furrer Hotels group is the ideal partner for tour and group travel operators in the Aletsch Arena. We offer a comprehensive service for groups throughout the Aletsch Arena and are also the most flexible partner for free in- dependent travellers (FIT). We provide a complete range of services to meet all your needs, from the most varied categories of hotel rooms to expert assistance with every aspect of planning a club or company outing. Just let us know your requirements – we will deal with the rest. Book with us and (almost) anything is possible!

Art Furrer Resort ***+ ****+★****S 80 rooms⁄210 beds The Art Furrer Resort, comprising both the Hotel Art Furrer and the Hotel Royal, specialises in groups and seminars and is open 365 days a year. The Art Furrer Hotel has 30 rooms in the 3-star (Standard) category and 20 rooms in the 4-star (Superior) category. There are also 21 Junior Suites (Deluxe) in the 4-star Superior Hotel Royal. The rooms in the Art Furrer Hotel feature a bath or shower/ WC, hair dryer, seating area with table, radio, satellite TV, private telephone and for the most part a south-facing balcony with an unobstructed view of the mountains. The generous Junior Suites in the Hotel Royal are all equipped with a bath and shower; all rooms have a balcony, some with a direct view of the Matterhorn. The hotel resort features an indoor pool and two spa areas with sauna, steam bath and relaxation rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort. The Art Furrer Resort borders directly on Europe’s highest- altitude 9-hole golf course, a 10-minute walk from Riederalp mountain station. A luggage service and the hotel’s own taxi are also available. The various restaurant options include a large group dining room, also with a buffet infrastructure; the Tenne restaurant in typical Valais chalet style, which is also ideal for larger events/meals, company and club outings and weddings; and the Panorama Restaurant Royal, which offers jaw-dropping views of the Valais Alps. And from late December to mid-March, the Art Furrer Hotel is particularly family-friendly, with its own family restaurant and chil- dren’s playroom.

Standard*** (Hotel Art Furrer) Superior**** (Hotel Art Furrer) Deluxe****S (Hotel Royal) 16 - 30 m² 25 – 45 m² 45 – 60 m² 30 rooms with twin beds 20 rooms with twin beds 21 rooms with twin beds

20 Accommodation Art Furrer Hotels ***+ ****+ ****S, Riederalp

Hotel Alpenrose ***+ **** 40 rooms⁄120 beds Hotel Alpenrose has a total of 40 rooms in the 3-star (Standard) and 4-star (Superior) category. The rooms feature a bath or shower/ WC, hair dryer, seating area with table, radio, satellite TV and private telephone; most have a south-facing balcony with view of the mountains. The hotel has a wellness area with an unobstructed view of the mountains, offers free Wi-Fi and is just three minutes’ walk from the Riederalp mountain station. A luggage service and the hotel’s own taxi are also available. Hotel Alpenrose stands out particularly for its variety of dining options. These include a pizzeria, an à-la-carte restaurant with two breathtakingly beautiful and spacious dining halls, including unobstructed views of the Matter- horn. The Röstikeller oozes mountain ambience, its rustic atmos- phere enhanced by the pebble floor and large wooden tables, with direct access to the Älpli-Bar. Here the typical Valais mountain style continues on the Bar’s two levels. Located right in front of the hotel in winter is the snow-school with a snow garden for the little ones, a training lift and the assembly point for the snow-sports school – you can’t beat it for convenience. SKI IN – SKI OUT!

Prices: Art Furrer Resort and Hotel Alpenrose (Subject to price changes) Date, valid from/to *** (Standard)- **** (Superior)- ****S (Deluxe)- Commissions Contact Double room per pers. Double room per pers. Double room per pers. (minimum) Art Furrer Hotels with breakfast with breakfast with breakfast Mr Mario Braide, CHF ca. EURO CHF ca. EURO CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups Marketing & Sales December – March 60.– to 150.– 45.– to 114.– 100.– to 200.– 90.– to 182.– 190.– to 320.– 173.– to 243.– 20% 10% 10% CH-3987 Riederalp April – November 60.– to 100.– 45.– to 75.– 90.– to 150.– 82.– to 136.– 140.– to 210.– 127.– to 191.– 20% 10% 10% T +41 27 928 44 88 Single room supplement 15.– to 35.– 12.– to 26.– 25.– to 50.– 23.– to 38.– 50.– to 70.– 45.– to 75.– 20% 10% 10% M +41 79 474 31 76 Half-board supplement 40.– 38.– 40.– 38.– 40.– 38.– 20% 10% 10% F +41 27 928 44 99 [email protected] www.artfurrer.ch www.artfurrer.ch/sales

Accommodation 21 Hotels in Mörel-Breiten

Wellnesshotel Salina Maris **** 29 rooms / 50 beds The centre of the small wellness hotel – which specialises in hiking and health – comprises the 800m2 wellness area offering a salt­ Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (subject to price changes) Contact water pool (8x15m), sauna, steam bath, gym, massages and cosmetic Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions Wellnesshotel Salina Maris treatments. Among the notable features are the spacious rooms with breakfast Mr & Mrs Markus & Francisca Schmid (from 32m2) and hotel apartments. Wi-Fi, parking, coffee and tea in CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups CH-3983 Breiten ob Mörel the lobby and transfers to/from the station on arrival/departure are November - April 80.– to 120.– 70.– to 110.– 20% 10% 10% T +41 27 928 42 42 all free for guests. Direct access by car and coach. Free covered and May - October 80.– to 120.– 70.– to 110.– 20% 10% 10% F +41 27 928 42 41 outdoor car park. Ideal starting point for outings anywhere in Upper Single rooms supplement 20.– to 35.– 18.– to 32.– 20% 10% 10% [email protected] Valais (Aletsch Arena, Simplon, Zermatt, Sion etc.) Half board supplement 35.– to 45.– 31.– to 41.– 20% 10% 10% www.salina.maris.ch

22 Accommodation Hotels on the Riederalp and Mörel

Hotel Aletsch *** Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Herr Peter Albrecht, CH-3983 Mörel Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 927 10 33 with breakfast [email protected], www.hotelaletsch.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups Winter 70.– 64.– 20% 10% 10% 24 rooms⁄42 beds Summer 70.– 64.– 20% 10% 10% Hotel Aletsch is located directly adjacent to the cableway station in Single rooms supplement 20.– 18.– 20% 10% 10% Mörel. The hotel has its own parking lot. All rooms with shower⁄WC and TV.

Swiss Chalet-Style Hotel Walliser Spycher *** Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Mr Marc Berchtold, CH-3987 Riederalp Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 927 22 23, F +41 27 927 31 49 with breakfast [email protected], www.walliser-spycher.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups December - April 110.– to 140.– 100.– to 127.– 20% 10% 10% 18 rooms⁄30 beds June - October 80.– to 110.– 73.– to 100.– 20% 10% 10% The “Walliser Spycher” is a typical “Swiss Chalet Style Hotel” Single rooms supplement 15.– to 20.– 14.– to 18.– 20% 10% 10% with plenty of charm and tradition enhanced by a personal touch. Half board supplement 35.– 32.– 20% 10% 10% Features include rooms panelled with luxurious walnut wood, a restaurant with bull’s-eye window panes, and a sun terrace with views of the Valais mountains. Guests’ wellbeing is catered for thanks to the sauna, library with reading room, superb Swiss gour- met cuisine and a cellar cut into the rock, full of choice vintages.

Berghaus Toni ** Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Mr & Mrs James and Brit Harrison, CH-3987 Riederalp Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 927 16 56, F +41 27 927 46 56 with breakfast [email protected], www.berghaus-toni.com CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups December - April 85.– to 95.– 77.– to 86.– 20% 10% 10% 17 rooms⁄51 Betten June - October 65.– to 75.– 59.– to 68.– 20% 10% 10% Berghaus Toni is a hotel where you will feel right at home. Managed Single rooms supplement 25.– 23.– 20% 10% 10% by husband and wife James and Brit with a team who make sure that Half board supplement 30.– to 35.– 27.– to 32.– 20% 10% 10% all guests, or rather, friends of the “haus” have everything they need. Don’t expect formal service with stuffy waiters and waitresses – Prices are per person per day including breakfast, excluding visitors’ tax. expect friends who are there to help you with a warm and friendly smile during your stay in Riederalp.

Accommodation 23 Hotels in Mörel

Hotel Relais Walker Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Furkastrasse 14, CH-3983 Mörel Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 927 24 45, F +41 27 927 17 16 with breakfast [email protected], www.relaiswalker.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups December - April 65.– to 75.– 59.– to 68.– 20% 10% 10% 24 rooms⁄45 beds June - October 65.– to 75.– 59.– to 68.– 20% 10% 10% Explore our first UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in the Alps, in Single rooms supplement 28.– 25.– 20% 10% 10% summer on foot, in winter on skis. The hotel is about four minutes’ Half board supplement 28.– 25.– 20% 10% 10% walk from the valley station. Our rooms feature shower, WC, hair-dryer, TV and Wi-Fi, and we serve our guests Swiss cuisine for a Prices are per person per day including breakfast, excluding visitors’ tax. deliciously indulgent experience. At the end of a beautiful journey, we offer you a warm welcome to the Aletsch Arena.

24 Accommodation Riederalp holiday apartments Riederalp and Bettmeralp holiday apartments

Aletsch Service *** + **** + ***** Property Management / Rentals T +41 27 927 42 63, F +41 27 927 48 63 ** + *** + **** + ***** [email protected], www.aletsch-service.ch Mr Markus Kranzfelder T +41 27 79 310 15 57, F +41 27 927 35 25 2-270 beds/55 apartments/10 houses [email protected], www.ferienchalet-wallis.ch (2.5 to 5 rooms) The loveliest holiday apartments on the Riederalp, 200 beds/47 apartments/21 houses ideally positioned near the starting-points for excursions (studios to 5.0 rooms) to the hiking and skiing area (ski-in- ski-out). 5-10 Large selection of holiday apartments and chalets in minutes from the feeder lines, Coop and Shopping the 2- to 5-star comfort categories on the Riederalp Olympia grocery stores, bakery, muster point for ski and Bettmeralp. Good service is our utmost priority. schools, golf course, fun park with mini-golf and cable- When guests stay in one of our holiday apartments ways to sports areas: all the apartments are in one of or chalets, they are visited and welcomed in person, the most central locations on the Riederalp in summer and any requirements they may still have are met Prices are per day and per apartment (excluding and winter alike, with views of our wonderful mountains. Prices are per day and per apartment (excluding immediately final cleaning, bed linen and resort taxes). final cleaning, bed linen and resort taxes).

Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Date, valid from/to Commissions Date, valid from/to Commissions CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups

***** *** to ***** 4.5 room apartment 4-5 room apartment Winter 280.– to 444.– 255.– to 404.– 20% 10% 10% Winter 220.– to 420.– 200.– to 282.– 10% 10% 10% Summer 153.– 139.– 20% 10% 10% Summer 135.– to 200.– 123.– to 182.– 10% 10% 10% 5 room apartment Winter 384.– to 689.– 349.– to 626.– 20% 10% 10% *** to **** Summer 192.– 175.– 20% 10% 10% 2,5 room apartment Winter 125.– to 300.– 114.– to 273.– 10% 10% 10% **** Summer 90.– to 140.– 82.– to 128.– 10% 10% 10% 2.5 room apartment Winter 104.– to 282.– 95.– to 256.– 20% 10% 10% *** Summer 111.– 101.– 20% 10% 10% Studios 3.5 room apartment Winter 80.– to 110.– 73.– to 100.– 10% 10% 10% Winter 187.– to 384.– 170.– to 349.– 20% 10% 10% Summer 50.– to 65.– 45.– to 59.– 10% 10% 10% Summer 131.– 119.– 20% 10% 10% ** to *** *** 2 room apartment 2.5 room apartment Winter 95.– to 165.– 86.– to 150.– 10% 10% 10% Winter 104.– to 208.– 86.– to 150.– 20% 10% 10% Summer 55.– to 85.– 50.– to 77.– 10% 10% 10% Summer 89.– 81.– 20% 10% 10% 3.5 room apartment Winter 123.– to 256.– 112.– to 233.– 20% 10% 10% Summer 89.– 81.– 20% 10% 10%

Accommodation 25 Hotels on the Bettmeralp

Hotel La Cabane **** Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Mattig-Minning Family, CH-3992 Bettmeralp Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 927 42 27, F +41 27 927 44 40 with breakfast [email protected], www.lacabane.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups December - April 145.– 132.– 20% 10% 10% 12 rooms⁄34 beds June - October 105.– to 115.– 95.– to 105.– 20% 10% 10% The Hotel La Cabane on the Bettmeralp offers 4-star quality. Single rooms supplement 35.– to 50.– 32.– to 46.– 20% 10% 10% The double rooms, junior suites and maisonette family suites are very spacious with modern chalet-style decor. Our guests greatly appreciate the sumptuous “late lie” breakfast and private use of the SPA with sauna and steam bath. La Cabane Stube (a lounge with an open fireplace) and the hotel bar are companionable venues where guests strike up new acquaintances in the hotel itself.

Hotel Bettmerhof ***Superior Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Mr Christian Eyholzer, CH-3992 Bettmeralp Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 928 62 10, F +41 27 928 62 15 with breakfast [email protected], www.bettmerhof.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups December - April 127.50 to 147.50 116.– to 134.– 20% 10% 10% 18 rooms⁄ 32-42 beds June - October 97.50 to 140.– 89.– to 127.– 20% 10% 10% TOP three-star superior holiday hotel plus spa in typical chalet style. Single rooms supplement 5.– to 10.– 4.50 to 9.– 20% 10% 10% Quiet location with a view of the Matterhorn. Ideal starting point for Half board supplement 37.50 34.– 20% 10% 10% hiking and mountain tours, not to mention downhill skiing around that wonder of nature, the Aletsch Glacier. Wow your taste buds with the superb food on offer at our “Bettmerhof” and “PiccoBello” restaurants. Children love being here too! TOP guest reviews!

Hotel Aletsch *** Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Mr & Mrs André & Roswitha Eyholzer, CH-3992 Bettmeralp Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 927 15 56, F +41 27 927 32 42 with breakfast [email protected], www.hotel-aletsch.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups December - April 90.– to 125.– 82.– to 114.– 10% 10% 10% 18 rooms⁄ 35 beds June - October 70.– to 95.– 64.– to 86.– 10% 10% 10% Hotel Aletsch, with its restaurant and sun terrace, is located right Single rooms supplement 15.– 14.– 10% 10% 10% on the ski slopes, just 20 metres from the Schönbiel chairlift. There Half board supplement 35.– 32.– 10% 10% 10% is free Wi-Fi in the public areas of the hotel. The hotel is nearby a rope park and playground. To the south, there are views of the Rhone Valley and Valais mountains. To the north, there is a mountain vista featuring the Bettmerhorn. Relax in the sauna, steam bath, hydro-massage shower, relaxation loungers, or whirlpool spa.

26 Accommodation Hotels and group accommodation on the Bettmeralp

Hotel Alpfrieden *** Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Mr Patrick Jenelten, CH-3992 Bettmeralp Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 927 22 32, F +41 27 927 10 11 with breakfast [email protected], www.alpfrieden.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups December - April 130.– 118.– 20% 10% 10% 26 rooms⁄46 beds June - October 90.– 82.– 20% 10% 10% Cosy, centrally located hotel with award-winning cuisine. Single rooms supplement 15.– 14.– One person stays free for every 15 paying guests.

Kik’s Lodge Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Herr Christian Margelisch, CH-3992 Bettmeralp Date, valid from/to Entire building per night, Commissions T +41 79 311 37 15 including incidental costs/resort tax [email protected], www.kiks-lodge.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups Winter (entire building) 790.– 718.– upon request 22 rooms⁄53 beds Winter (per person) 55.– 50.– upon request Group⁄backpacker accommodation for groups of up to 53 people. Summer (entire building) 590.– 536.– upon request Bed and breakfast accommodation available. Summer (per person) 45.– 41.– upon request Single, double and 4-bed rooms. Common room with TV and Internet at your disposal.

Gruppenhaus Garni Seilbahn Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Bettmeralp Bahnen AG, CH-3992 Bettmeralp Date, valid from/to Entire building per night, Commissions T +41 27 928 41 41, F +41 27 928 41 42 including incidental costs/resort tax [email protected], www.berghaus-seilbahn.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups Winter (entire building) 980.– 891.– upon request 59 beds/ideally suited for self-catering Summer (entire building) 790.– 718.– upon request One single and two twin rooms with single beds, twelve 4-bed rooms with bunk beds, one 6-bed room with bunk beds and its own For groups from 20 people shower, nordic (duvet-style) bed linen supplied; all rooms except the single room have hot and cold running water, showers and WC on each floor, lounge, internet corner, luggage⁄ bike room, kitchen and dining room; the kitchen is spacious and the extensive equipment includes a combi-steamer and an industrial dish washer.

Accommodation 27 Hotels on the Fiescheralp, Fiesch and Fieschertal

Hotel Alpina ***Superior Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Imwinkelried Family (Marco and Ingrid), CH-3984 Fiescheralp Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 971 24 24 with breakfast [email protected], www.alpinafiescheralp.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups December - April 110.– 100.– 20% 10% 15% 22 rooms⁄44 beds June - October 80.– 73.– 20% 10% 15% Hotel and restaurant in the modern Alpine style, at the heart of the Single rooms supplement 25.– to 35.– 23.– to 32.– 20% 10% 10% Aletsch hiking and skiing area. Wellness centre with sauna, whirlpool Half board supplement 35.– 32.– 20% 10% 10% and infra-red heat therapy cabin. Corner lounge-bar and Teepee bar. Glacier hikes, paragliding, via ferrata (fixed-rope route), ski instruction or romantic get-together in a mountain hut... we will be glad to make bookings for you!

Alpenblick Wellnesshotel *** Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Mr Fabian Holzer, CH-3984 Fieschertal Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 970 16 60, F +41 27 970 16 65 with breakfast [email protected], www.hotelalpenblick.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups December - April 50.– to 95.– 42.– to 79.– 20% 10% 15% 54 rooms⁄110beds June - October 50.– to 85.– 42.– to 71.– 20% 10% 15% *** wellness hotel for senior citizens, hikers, skiing enthusiasts and Single rooms supplement 20.– 17.– 20% 10% 10% those seeking peace and quiet. Rooms with shower⁄bath, WC, Half board supplement 35.– 30.– 20% 10% 10% balcony, TV, radio, phone. Wellness centre with indoor swimming pool, sauna, aromatic steam bath, whirlpools and solarium. Group specialist for more than 50 years. Tour guides on request. Eiggishorn Package: Mountain railway trip up the Eggishorn with lunch in our “Bergfreund” mountain restaurant starting at CHF 35.00 per person.

Hotel des alpes *** Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Mr Fabian Albrecht, CH-3984 Fiesch Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 971 15 06 with breakfast [email protected], www.des-alpes.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups December - April 68.– to 78.– 62.– to 77.– 20% 10% 10% 22 rooms⁄36 beds June - October 68.– to 78.– 62.– to 77.– 20% 10% 10% The historical hotel (built in 1864) with a stylish Feng Shui ambiance. Single rooms supplement 30.– 27.– 20% 10% 10% The ideal base camp for sportive holiday experiences. Centrally Half board supplement 30.– 27.– 20% 10% 10% located, rooms with shower/toilet, hairdryer, safe, cable-tv, iphone docking radio, desk, lift, free parking & WiFi. Exclusive sportpass which Certificates: Valais excellence & Q3 includes free use of the facilities of the sports & leisure resort in Tripp: guided Beer Dinner for groups with beer sommelier Fabian Albrecht. Fiesch, such as indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, tennis, badminton, squash, climbing wall & fitness centre. Insider tip: Beer specialities and guided Beer Dinner with the hotels own beer sommelier. Organic salads from the own garden.

28 Accommodation Hotels on the Fiescheralp

Hotel Eggishorn *** Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Mr & Mrs Stefan & Ursula Imhasly, CH-3984 Fiescheralp Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 971 14 44, F +41 27 971 36 78 with breakfast [email protected], www.hotel-eggishorn.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups December - April 90.– to 110.– 82.– to 100.– 20% 10% 10% 24 rooms⁄50 beds June - October 75.– to 90.– 68.– to 82.– 20% 10% 10% Hotel Eggishorn is located on Fiescheralp at 2,222m above sea level, Single rooms supplement 15.– to 25.– 14.– to 23.– 20% 10% 10% 100m from the cable car station. Fabulous views of the Valais moun- Half board supplement 35.– to 40.– 32.– to 36.– 20% 10% 10% tains. Quiet location. Right in the Aletsch hiking region and at the foot of the Eggishorn with its stunning views. Beautiful panoramic terrace with a view of the Matterhorn. All rooms and the restaurant are cosily furnished with generous amounts of wood. Regional and Swiss cuisine.

Hotel Alpenlodge Kühboden Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) Mr Loris Betto Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 970 12 20, F +41 27 970 12 25 with breakfast [email protected], www.kuehboden-fiescheralp.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups December - April 75.– to 95.– 68.– to 86.– 20% 10% 10% 15 rooms⁄54 beds June - October 75.– 68.– 20% 10% 10% The hotel is directly adjacent to the midway station of the Fiesch- Single rooms supplement 10.– to 20.– 9.– to 18.– 20% 10% 10% Eggishorn aerial cableways at 2214 m above sea level, so it offers Half board supplement 25.– 23.– 20% 10% 10% direct access to the piste in winter and to the Aletsch hiking area in summer; the Alpenlodge Kühboden is located in a car-free zone, and The 15 spacious, comfortably equipped rooms meet 2-3 star quality standards. Single to is the ideal place to stay for active sports enthusiasts of all ages multibed rooms are available, each with their own bath/shower, TV and in-room WLAN.

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Alpenlodge Kühboden – Accommodation for Tourists / Groups Prices (Subject to price changes) Mr Loris Betto Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 970 12 20, F +41 27 970 12 25 with breakfast [email protected], www.kuehboden-fiescheralp.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups December - April 40.– 36.– 20% 10% 10% 12 rooms⁄103 beds June - October 35.– 32.– 20% 10% 10% The hotel is directly adjacent to the midway station of the Fiesch-­ Half board supplement 25.– 23.– 20% 10% 10% Eggishorn aerial cableways at 2214 m above sea level, so it offers direct access to the piste in winter and to the Aletsch hiking area in Our accommodation for tourists and groups offers 102 beds in 12 rooms of different sizes; excellent summer; the Alpenlodge Kühboden is located in a car-free zone. sanitary infrastructure, ideal for solo travellers, groups, schools and clubs. A well-equipped self­ catering kitchen can also be rented for stays of 4 or more nights and groups of 30 or more people.

Bergsteigerzentrum Aletsch (Aletsch Mountaineers’ Centre) Prices (Subject to price changes) Mr Richard Bortis, CH-3984 Fiesch Date, valid from/to Double room per pers. Commissions T +41 27 971 17 76 with breakfast [email protected], www.bergsteigerzentrum.ch CHF ca. EURO TO Retailer Groups On Saturdays - Sundays 279.– 254.– 10% 10% 10% Experience the Aletsch Glacier from mid-June to mid-October Ice in all its glory, crystal clear. Deep crevices, roaring water holes. Prior registration essential. Can also be arranged on other days of the week. Feel the ice – breathe in the freshness – touch a primal element. Enjoy the sunset on the Eggishorn while you savour a typical Valais The following services are included in the offer: all journeys with the Fiesch-Eggishorn aerial cable raclette. On Sunday, we will spend a few unforgettable hours on the car, raclette in the Horlihitta (Alpine hut) on the Eggishorn, overnight stay in hotel, double room Great Aletsch Glacier. Experience the greatest glacier of the Alps at basis with breakfast, guided tour by qualified local mountain guide, equipment for the walk on the first hand, safely secured with an Alpine rope. Indescribable! glacier, packed lunch for the Sunday outing.

30 Accommodation Fiesch Sports and Holiday Resort, Fiesch

The Fiesch sports and holiday resort is located at 1'050 m above sea level in Goms, in the canton of Valais and is the ideal starting point for the wonderful hiking region around the Eggishorn on the edge of the Great Aletsch Glacier. The resort offers ideal accommodation for groups on training camps, class camps and school trips, sports camps or major events such as shareholder assemblies, delegates’ assemblies, conventions and other meetings.

Accommodation - V aried range of accommodation with well-appointed multi-bed rooms or 2- and 4-bed rooms - S wiss youth hostel - C omfortable guesthouse (the Gästehaus Aletsch) - Equippe d for guests with physical disabilities

Facilities and activities - S elf-service restaurant - Triple sports hall, indoor squash courts and badminton courts - Indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam bath - Tennis and fitness centre - Various outdoor facilities (football, basketball and beach volleyball) - Indoor and outdoor climbing wall - Mini golf, disc golf and bowling alley - R ope park - R egional activity program

Contact Sport Ferien Resort Fiesch Prices summer 2016, winter 2016/17 (Subject to price changes) CH-3984 Fiesch Date, valid from/to per person Supplement Supplement Supplement Commissions T +41 27 970 15 15 HP VP single room F +41 27 970 15 00 CHF ca. EURO* CHF ca. EURO* CHF ca. EURO* CHF ca. EURO* TO Retailer Groups [email protected] Summer/winter (room, breakfast) from 30.– from 27.– 16.– 14.– 32.– 29.– 10.– 9.– By agreement www.sportferienresort.ch Youth hostel (2-/4-/6-bed rooms) Summer/winter (room, breakfast) from 41.– from 37.– 13.– 12.– 24.– 22.– 10.– 9.– All prices are net prices Gästehaus Aletsch (1-/2-/3-bed rooms) Summer/winter (including half board) Group accommodation (2- to 14-bed rooms)

1 - 2 overnight stays from 44.50 from 40.– inclusive 7.– 6.– 3 or more nights from 39.50 from 36.– inclusive The prices listed for youth hostels apply to Youth Hostel Association members. Non-members must pay a surcharge of CHF 6.00 per person per night or CHF 12.00 per family per night. * Exchange rate of 1.10 (per 1.12.2015)

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