Aletsch Arena

Valais, Switzerland

The Aletsch Arena sits in the Valais region of Switzerland and centers around the Great Aletsch Glacier, the longest in the Alps and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors reach car-free villages like Riederalp, Bettmeralp, and Fiescheralp by cable cars from the Rhone Valley to a sunny high plateau with stunning views of icy peaks and the glacier. In winter, people ski on wide slopes, snowshoe, sled, or cross-country ski from December to April. Summer brings hiking, mountain biking, golf, and relaxing amid ancient pine trees. The area offers breathtaking panoramas from viewpoints and a peaceful, family-friendly vibe all year. Best times to visit are winter for snow sports and summer for outdoor adventures.

Key facts

• Aletsch Arena is a mountain bike destination in Switzerland.