The mid-mountain resort sits on a sunny, south-facing terrace, south of the 23-kilometre long Aletsch Glacier—Europe's largest, in the Bernese Alps. The altitude of the village (1,930 m) allows good view of the Pennine Alps with some of its highest summits such as the Fletschhorn, Dom and Matterhorn.
Aletsch Forest above the glacierBeginners and intermediate skiers have the bulk of the 30km of pistes, while expert skiers and snowboarders have a choice of off-piste at the top of the mountain.
Riederalp is a traffic-free village (cable car access) with a small number of permanent residents who are dwarfed by the influx of in-season tourists. Seven ski lifts operate over the 30km of Riederalp and adjoining Bettmeralp's slopes, and are divided into 45 per cent beginner runs; 45 per cent for intermediate skiers; and 10 per cent suitable to advanced and expert skiers. The lift capacity is 9,000 skiers per hour and there are 110km of slopes and 31 lifts in the region. In addition, there are 19km of cross-country trails.
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