 Poster: A snowHead
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We discovered Aletsch Arena last year as part of our Porte du Soleil passes, loved it so much we want to go for half term. We only went for the day and started in Riederalp and only made it as far over as Bettmeralp.
I have two choices of accommodation- one in Fiesch, 10 min walk from the cable car or one in Bettmeralp which is obvs car free and pretty much ski in ski out. Prices are the same.
Am leaning towards Bettmeralp. But am all decisioned out right now. Any thoughts from anyone who knows that area well?
Thanks!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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You may have posed a problem @Missy, amongst "70000" Snowheads very few will know this area well. 22 years since I last skied there. For what it's worth, go with Bettmeralp.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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If I need to choose between having a winter vacation where I'm staying at 1000 m altitude in a village next to a major access road and a train rail or climbing to 2000 m altitude in a quieter mountain spot with amazing views, I'll always go for the mountain.
Be it Bettmeralp, Avoriaz or Wengen.
YMMV
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Shhhhhh dont tell them! We stay in Bettmeralp or Riederalp rather than in the valley. We are ski & flop folk so happy to eat in for dinner and have lunch on the mountain. Check out Disentis if you like Swiss resorts that are relatively off the UK radar
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Bettmeralp, no doubt about it. Enjoy!
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Ski in ski out at Bettmeralp it is!!!
Can’t wait!
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Decision made, hope you have a terrific holiday down there.
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And you have to route yourself via the car train!
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| Missy wrote: |
Ski in ski out at Bettmeralp it is!!!
Can’t wait! |
Hope you enjoy it.
Would like to see a review and thoughts on there post visit.
I want to go there but struggle to convince my ski associates of that 
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@ski3, depends what you’re looking for. Whats the usual requirements from the group?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| Nadenoodlee wrote: |
| And you have to route yourself via the car train! |
This. Buy the Saver Day Pass as soon as possible for cheaper prices.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I've stayed in Bettmeralp in the past and I'd go back. Great area to ski and very much off the international/UK radar. Other similar areas to visit include Sedrun/Andermatt,Grimentz, Arrola and all accessible via SBB rail and post bus.
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