The Aletsch Arena

The Aletsch Arena – the most libera2ng natural experience in the Alps! MICE Program proposi2on -­‐ 4 days/3 nights Discover a unique natural landscape with a special, unspoilt character all of its own. The three holiday and tourist des2na2ons of Riederalp, BeLmeralp and Fiesch-­‐Eggishorn are situated close to the 23km Great Aletsch Glacier, the largest of its kind in the Alps and undisputed highlight of the UNESCO Swiss Alps Jungfrau-­‐Aletsch World Heritage Site. In summer, the car-­‐free Aletsch Arena offers 317km of hiking paths, via ferrata, treetop adventure courses, mountain bike trails, paragliding flights, three viewpoints, the Pro Natura Centre and the highest nine-­‐hole golf course in Europe. Authen2c relaxa2on or cool adventures. !
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How to find us aletscharena.ch/ge]ng-­‐here Riederalp, BeLmeralp and Fiesch-­‐Eggishorn are the three holiday resorts at the heart of the Aletsch Arena in the canton of Valais. They can be reached safely and easily by car or train at any 2me of year. Riederalp, BeLmeralp and Fiescheralp are all car free! The final part of the journey takes place by cable car from the sta2ons in Mörel, BeLen Valley or Fiesch. Day 1
11:00 – 11:30
Arrive in the Aletsch Arena (Riederalp, BeLmeralp or Fiesch-­‐Eggishorn)
Three viewpoints (Moosfluh, BeLmerhorn or Eggishorn) Hohfluh and Moosfluh – magnificent vantage points by the Great Aletsch Glacier The Moosfluh viewpoint, a high-­‐energy site, is situated at 2,333m above sea level, close to the Hohfluh viewpoint at an al2tude of 2,227m. Both loca2ons offer breathtaking views of the Great Aletsch Glacier. A short, comfortable trip on the modern cableway brings visitors up to the vantage points from Riederalp. Once at the top, the giant glacier seems close enough to touch, making the Hohfluh and Moosfluh viewpoints ideal for a trip you’ll never forget.
BeAmerhorn – a peak experience at the Great Aletsch Glacier A mountain and its many faces: enjoyment of nature is not BeLmerhorn’s only big aLrac2on. A combina2on of sport, nature and culture makes this viewpoint a unique way to experience the mountain. Situated at 2,647m, it is easily reached on a short cable-­‐car ride with BeLmeralp Bahnen. The magnificent view of the Great Aletsch Glacier is just one of the many mountain experiences awai2ng visitors to the BeLmerhorn viewpoint. !
Eggishorn – a perfect 360° panorama It’s possible to admire the full length and impressive majesty of the Great Aletsch Glacier from Eggishorn, the viewpoint located at 2,869 metres. Not only that – whichever direc2on you turn, you’ll find the highest peaks: the Mönch, the Eiger, the Jungfrau, the Wannenhorn, the Finsteraarhorn and, to the west, the Weisshorn, the Mischabel group with the Dom, and the added bonus of the MaLerhorn itself, all of which form a stunning 360° panorama.
The Great Aletsch Glacier: energy for the soul It should come as no surprise that the unique natural landscape of the Aletsch Arena is a place of unusual energy and power. In a se]ng of such extraordinary beauty, visitors must surely be able to feel the power of nature that created it. And, in fact, they can. This has been confirmed by Philippe Elsener, a natural energy specialist, who found several spots in the Aletsch Arena where the posi2ve energy of the earth rays is par2cularly strong. Elsener describes the energy spots at the Aletsch Arena viewpoints as strengthening and revitalising, s2mula2ng and relaxing. All of which makes a Viewpoint Tour at Moosfluh, BeLmerhorn or Eggishorn even more aLrac2ve. Breathing deeply and freely at such an energy spot while soaking in the spectacular panoramic views of the Great Aletsch Glacier and Valais’s 4000m peaks is a truly powerful experience.
Glacier World BeAmerhorn – bringing the exhibi5on experience alive This mul2media exhibi2on presents an in-­‐depth explora2on of the secrets of the Great Aletsch Glacier, uncovering the amazing facts and fascina2ng stories that are buried in this gigan2c mass of perpetual ice. During the exhibi2on experience, visitors of all ages can learn interes2ng facts about the glacier as they embark on an exci2ng journey of discovery involving playful explora2on and relaxed enjoyment, with a view of the Great Aletsch Glacier. The exhibi2on is free of charge.
Viewpoint tours can also be booked as an overall package including lunch.
Day 2
“The Aletsch Glacier Nature Experience” guided tour Set out on an impressive excursion under the guidance of an expert from the Aletsch Pro Natura Centre, who’ll be wai2ng at Riederalp MiLe to escort you on the cable car to Moosfluh.
You’ll then get right up close to the longest glacier in the Alps and learn all about its fascina2ng history and the uncertain future it faces. On the way back to Riederfurka, you’ll pass through the Aletsch Forest, a nature reserve that is home to some of the oldest Swiss pine trees in the country (800 -­‐ 1,000 years old).
At the end of the trip, you can enjoy a piece of home-­‐made cake in the tea room at the Pro Natura Centre or visit the interes2ng exhibi2ons, mul2media show or Alpine garden. Price for guided tour per person: Adults CHF 34.00
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Guided tour of the historic Villa Cassel On this guided tour through the historic rooms of the Villa Cassel, you’ll discover the story of its transforma2on from summer residence for English high society to the first nature conserva2on centre in Switzerland.
Dates: on request, cost: CHF 60 per group, dura2on: 1 hour
Guided tour of the Alpine garden How have the plants here cleverly adapted to survive in the harsh condi2ons of the Alps? And why are mountain flowers so splendidly colourful? Come along “on the trail of diversity”.
Owing to space restric2ons, places on the tour of the Alpine garden are restricted to a maximum of 12 per group. Dates: on request, cost: CHF 60 per group, dura2on: 1 hour
Alpine Museum Interes2ng insights into mountain farming prac2ces of the past. Cheesemaking demonstra2ons
Watch and see how pungent, spicy Alpine cheese is made over an open fire, just as it was back in the old days.
You can also purchase this delicious cheese at the museum. Dates: on request, cost: CHF 300 for groups of up to 15 people, CHF 10 for each addi2onal person, dura2on: 3 hours
Day 3
09:00 – 16:00
Guided glacier tours in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Safely exploring the Great Aletsch Glacier with an experienced mountain guide is an unforgeLable experience. Guided glacier tours are available almost daily at the tourist des2na2ons of Riederalp, BeLmeralp and Fiesch-­‐Eggishorn.
Dates: on request, cost: CHF 90.00 per person (minimum 6 people), including mountain guide, crampons and harness. Dura2on: 7 hours
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Golf pro taster course From June to October, you can play the "beau2ful game" at Europe’s highest nine-­‐
hole golf course (2,000m above sea level) in the heart of Riederalp. The beau2fully kept nine-­‐hole course at Golfclub Riederalp promises great rounds of golf against the backdrop of the most libera2ng natural experience in the Alps. Introduc2on to golf, including a 2-­‐hour lesson Dates: on request Cost: 5–10 people CHF 50.00 per person 11–15 people CHF 45.00 per person 16–20 people CHF 40.00 per person 21–30 people CHF 35.00 per person Incl. lesson with a golf pro, golf equipment, prac2ce balls, green/prac2ce fee Dura2on: about 4 hours
Day 4
Paragliding and hang gliding – the dream of flying Circle like an eagle over the Aletsch Arena. Make your dream of flying come true as you take to the air, safely secured, on a tandem flight with a seasoned professional. Dates: any 2me
Cost: From CHF 120.00 per person, dura2on approx. 3 hours
Adventure parks – fun and thrills in the treetops It’s true, a visit to a treetop adventure course does require a certain amount of courage. But if you have what it takes, mastering the challenges in an outdoor fun park of this kind guarantees pure exhilara2on. Visitors to the Aletsch Arena can test their climbing and balancing skills at two treetop ropes courses: the Baschweri Adventure Park at BeLmeralp and the Swiss Adventure Park in Fiesch. An unforgeLable experience that’s not only great fun, but is also guaranteed to provide an adrenaline rush or two.
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Contact Aletsch Arena Posrach 16 3992 BeLmeralp David Kestens +41 27 928 58 64 Email: [email protected] Informa2on General informa2on on the Aletsch Arena as a des2na2on: aletscharena.ch, aletscharena.ch/sales, aletscharena.ch/groups Photos of the Aletsch Arena flickr.com/photos/aletscharena/sets/, Copyright: ©aletscharena.ch