At the Bettmeralp covered playground at ‘Gletschiland’ in the Aletsch Arena, children aged over 4 can enjoy a whole host of play equipment specially designed for them, including a climbing activity, whatever the weather. It’s located at the Bachtla sports centre in the heart of Bettmeralp.

Moguls, rollers, banked curves and much more: the free pump track on Bettmeralp will take your breath away! If only for the stunning location – at 1,970 metres altitude, it is currently the highest asphast pumptrack in the world. Along with the Kids Trail and conveyor belt, it forms the Raiffeisen Bike Park Aletsch. Its location right next to the Bachtla Sports Centre means that parents can watch their children from the terrace. Or try out the pump track for themselves.

The near-natural flowtrail embedded in the playful terrain takes you from the Wurzenbord viewpoint at 2215 metres over 264 vertical metres downhill to Bettmeralp. This smooth-flowing trail with jumps galore is an easy downhill ride even for less-experienced riders. A practical service is provided by the chairlift, which takes you straight to the start of the trail on the right-hand edge of the village. From the top you have superb views of the mountain panorama including the Matterhorn.

Located in the heart of the Aletsch Arena region, Bettmersee is a particularly idyllic spot. Easily accessible just ten minutes from Bettmeralp’s village centre and in the most invigorating natural landscape in the Alps, this an ideal place to stroll and recharge your batteries.

In un bel pomeriggio domenicale, un tempo gli appassionati di sport locali salivano tra il verde fino al Bettmersee. Sul terreno leggermente in salita sotto al lago giocavano con entusiasmo e impegno a «Gilihüsine» – una forma primitiva di «Hornussen». Nel campo adiacente al Bettmersee si tiene ogni autunno un incontro di «Gilihüsine». Tutti, principianti ed esperti, sono invitati ad assistere a questo gioco tradizionale, a provarlo e a giocare addirittura in una squadra.