Travel guide Aletsch
Wonderful in every season
A car-free location above the Rhone Valley, breathtaking nature, and plenty of sunshine: A reasonably priced holiday apartment or house in Aletsch is a guarantee for fantastic holidays all year round. The best time for a
hiking holiday in Aletsch is during the summer months of July, August, and September. Due to its altitude of 2,000 meters, snow is to be expected otherwise, making Aletsch a popular winter sports area.
Much to discover in Aletsch's culinary scene
In addition to the many leisure activities, during your stay in a holiday apartment or house in Aletsch, you can enjoy traditional dishes. What has been produced for centuries simply has to be good. The cozy inns cook and bake whatever the season has to offer. Heavenly apricot cake is only available when fresh apricots are available. Be sure to try the delicious and aromatic Valais cheese. If you prefer spicy flavors, mountain cheese is the perfect choice for you. Another specialty is the dried meat produced throughout the canton. It has a long shelf life and is perfect for a snack during a hike. Also delicious is the Valais fruit bread, which is made by filling rye bread with dried fruits. Even the rye bread alone is an absolute treat. Another fantastic product is the wine, some of which is grown at adventurous altitudes.
Awarded for family-friendliness
Of course, there are numerous holiday apartments and houses in Aletsch that are very suitable for a family-friendly getaway. At any time of the year, experiences are guaranteed that provide lots of fun for young and old. Whether on a child-friendly mountain hike, crossing a suspension bridge with an impressive view into the depths, or on a glacier tour, relaxation and recreation go hand in hand in Valais. The wide range of sports on offer includes cross-country skiing, skiing, climbing, paragliding, and mountain biking. In Bellwald, you and your children can get closer to extraordinary animals during alpaca trekking. Even the water in the Aletsch Arena presents itself idyllically. The glacier has shaped the landscape for thousands of years, as evidenced by numerous lakes that invite you to paddle, swim, and fish.
The holiday resorts Fiesch-Eggishorn, Bettmeralp, and Riederalp belong to the 26 Swiss "Family Welcome" destinations. The quality label is awarded every three years and is subject to strict criteria. Also worth a visit are the beautiful places
Les 4 Vallées and the
Saastal.
Natural phenomena with UNESCO recognition
Impressive, gigantic, and imposing: The Aletsch Arena in
Goms is one of the most spectacular natural regions in Switzerland. A holiday apartment or house is an ideal base for your holiday. In summer, there are challenging and long hikes available. In the winter months, the Altas Glacier and its surroundings are the perfect location for a
ski holiday in Aletsch. With a length of 23 kilometers, the Great Aletsch Glacier is the largest ice stream in the Alps and brings with it many secrets and myths.
Thanks to its location in the heart of Valais, Aletsch is an excellent starting point for varied day trips. City life, sights, adventure, culture, and art await you in the immediate vicinity of your holiday apartment or house. For example, Brig is a historical town in Valais. Beautiful churches, impressive patrician houses, and monasteries, make up the charm of the old town, while the restaurants offer Southern flair. Also worth a visit is the city of Domodossola, whose origins date back to the Romans. Every Saturday, a market takes place in the Piazza del Mercato, known far beyond the city limits.