Apartment "Arve" with a view of the mountains

Unique panoramic view, directly on the ski piste!

The top location of the traditional Valais chalet "ARVE" guarantees direct access to the "Ski-In Ski-Out" piste and the famous panoramic hiking trail.

The marvellous view from the flat's own balcony on the 2nd floor is unique! A covered veranda on the ground floor, including a barbecue, also invites you to linger with a fabulous view. The large number of sports equipment and multimedia devices as well as entertainment media will make your stay an experience in every situation.

In less than 5 minutes you can easily reach the mountain station West (main traffic axis) as well as various restaurants and shops on foot. The typical, cosy little chalet flat is ideal for a couple +1 or a young family with 1 to 2 children.

On foot in LESS than 5 min. at:

- Riederalp railway "West"
- a grocery store
- a sports shop
- sports & tennis court
- Riederalp playground
- Riederalp golf course
- Aletsch promenade
- Hohfluh" chairlift


STATE OF THE ART COMFORT:

NEW! Quarry stone walls in the living room and bedroom, made of innovative thermal insulation bricks, provide a pleasant ambience with indirect LED lighting

NEW! Digital WiFi room control system --> ADVANTAGE: e.g. your flat can be heated to a pleasant room temperature 1 hour before your arrival, remotely controlled by us.

NEW! Bedroom with mini evaporative cooler:
Humidity regulation in winter & a pleasant fresh breeze in summer, incl. LED night light

NEW! All beds with ergonomic slatted frame

NEW! New WiFi infrared heaters in every room

NEW! Continuous flooring throughout all rooms

NEW! Access to the flat via a key-operated door, ensuring independence for the whole family

The visitor's tax of the municipality of Riederalp and the household flat rate are not included in the daily rate!

We only charge a one-off household flat rate of CHF 30/person per stay for all the services listed below (which, however, just covers the cost of laundry):

Our guests therefore greatly appreciate the fact that the services listed below are NOT deducted from the daily rate!

The household flat rate includes the following services

Bed linen set:
- Fixed sheet 200cm x 90cm (freshly washed and covered)
- Duvet cover 200cm x 120cm (freshly washed and covered)
- Pillowcase 45cm x 45xcm (freshly washed and covered)

Towels (set of 3):
- Shower towel 180cm x 70cm (freshly laundered)
- Guest towel 70cm x 50cm (freshly laundered)
- Flannel 25cm x 25cm (freshly washed)

Kitchen textiles & washing up:
- Tea towel 70cm x 45cm (freshly laundered)
- Cleaning cloth 40cm x 40cm (new)
- Kitchen sponge (new)
- Washing-up liquid
- 17 litre waste bag subject to charge

Hygiene articles:
- Liquid hand soap
- 1 roll of toilet paper
- Shower gel (woman/man)
- 50ml personal disinfectant

Food & drink:
- Coffee, cream and sugar for the first morning
- various spices (spice bar)
- Emergency rations / food for at least 4 days

Do-it & utensils:
- Sewing kit, various colours for emergency repairs
- Tools for all kinds of repairs
- Emergency first-aid kit including painkillers

Miscellaneous:
- Wood or charcoal for the barbecue
- Additional costs: electricity, water, heating

Free use of . . .

Various sledges
For big & small, fun is a must

Snowshoes
For the whole family

Various rucksacks
For hikes to mountain tours

Golf set with trolley
TOP brands

Tennis rackets
DUNLOP Pro series

Squash rackets
Head / Kawasaki

Badminton set
4x rackets complete with net

Table tennis sets
2x complete sets including nets

All equipment shown in the offer (including accessories and consumables) is included in the daily flat rate.

Other sports and leisure facilities: Brief description and the main attractions of the Aletsch Arena at a glance:Riederalp is a family-friendly, car-free summer and winter holiday resort in Upper Valais, situated on a sunny high plateau in the middle of a park-like landscape at almost 2000 metres above sea level, offering access to the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Alps on the Aletsch Glacier and an impressive view of the Matterhorn.- 36 lifts with over 300 km of hiking trails, 100 km of fun on the slopes and bike tracks- 5 to 6 different fun parks, TFI, halfpipes, ski slopes and bike trails. Funparks, TFI, halfpipe, slopestyle, boardercross- Sledging and snowtubing runs- Ice & natural ice runs- 3x different snow parks for children- Glaciers Children's snow lands- Glaciers, guided ice huts- 3x different high ropes courses High ropes parks- 3x sports resorts incl. indoor swimming pools- 6x different tennis courts (indoor/outdoor)- 6x different tennis courts (indoor/outdoor) Tennis courts (indoor/outdoor)- 9-hole golf course (highest golf course in Europe)- 2 minigolf courses incl. events for children- Fug-taxi & paragliding (also for children)- Mountencarts downhill race- Fatbike & downhill rides- Sportfishing incl. rowing boat hire- Pedalo & stand-up paddling- Thermal bath resort & spa- Various nature parks & guided wildlife tours. Nature parks & guided wildlife watching- Marmot trail (unique)- Various museums with live activities- Marmot trail (unique)- Flow trails & pump tracks
ATTENTION: Although all information is regularly checked by us for accuracy and timeliness, we disclaim any liability for undesirable consequences from the use of this information. All information is therefore without guarantee, any kind of liability is excluded.

Excursion possibilities: Information about the hiking paradise in the UNESCO World Heritage Site300 kilometres of groomed and well-secured hiking trails: In the Aletsch Arena, you become one with the largely unspoilt nature. The fresh Valais mountain air will revitalise you during your hikes. In the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site, the magnificent Great Aletsch Glacier, a whole series of impressive four-thousand-metre peaks, mystical Swiss stone pine forests up to 1000 years old, spectacular view points and plenty of peace of mind await you. Lace up your hiking boots and off you go! The viewing platforms of the four view points Hohfluh, Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn are characterised by their magnificent views of the Great Aletsch Glacier. So make sure you take the opportunity to visit a view point during your hike.Information on suspension bridges | 5 spectacular suspension bridges from the Aletsch Glacier to GomsDo you like travelling at lofty heights? Then you've come to the right place in the Aletsch Goms region. There are five spectacular suspension bridges here. Thanks to them, you have the opportunity to experience the breathtaking Valais landscape from a completely new perspective. On this page you will find all the information about the suspension bridges from the Aletsch Glacier to Goms.Belalp-Riederalp, the Aspi-Titter at the foot of the beautiful Fiescher Glacier, the Goms Bridge, the Massegga Bridge near Bitsch and the Bodmer Bridge in Obergoms are the impressive suspension bridges in the Aletsch Goms region. These architectural marvels run up to 120 metres above the ground over deep gorges. And all this amidst the fantastic Valais mountain scenery.

Other living room furnishings (living room 1): OPEN LIVING ROOM (can be partitioned off, with east-facing window):
- Walls and furniture made of exclusive solid wood, quarry stone wall made of innovative thermal insulation bricks
- Alcantara 3-seater lounge, + stool incl. cosy blanket
- 1 extra bed with slatted frame incl. blanket and pillows (down)
- 2x individually controllable indirect lighting (LED)
- WiFi infrared heating, room control controllable via app
- Various books: interesting facts, regional, novels, children's books
- Board games, puzzles and colouring books incl. colours
- Large selection of over 100 DVD films in all genres
- Playstation 3 games console incl. Move-Motion Set, with over 10 games
- All-in-one multifunctional colour printer, copier, scanner
- Flatscreen LCD digital satellite TV, DVD player, DAB radio

Other bedroom furnishings (bedroom 1): THE BEDROOM (with window, east-facing):
- Walls and furniture made of exclusive solid wood, quarry stone wall made of innovative thermal insulation bricks
- 2x single beds with ergonomic slatted frame (can be put together)
- Bedside table & wardrobe (individually lockable)
- Hanging device for your textiles / wardrobe
- Personal safe (digital & mechanically lockable)
- Stereo system with remote control (radio/CD/cassette deck)
- WiFi infrared heating, room control controllable via app
- Mini air conditioning evaporative cooler with Hydro-Chill technology
Environmentally friendly: cools with pure water - without any chemicals!

Other kitchen equipment (Kitchen1): THE KITCHEN (with access to the private balcony & window south & east view):
- Walls and furniture made of exclusive solid wood
- Elegant kitchen design, matt black
- Dining area: Table with upholstered corner bench and chairs for 4 to 5 pers.
- Shelf made entirely of hygienic chrome steel
- Microwave / oven / grill combination
- Refrigerator with freezer compartment and access to separate freezer compartments
- Capsule coffee machine (JAKOBS/Tassimo)
- Electronic KÖNIG chinoise and cheese fondue set (chrome steel)
- Electronic raclette oven incl. table grill with hot stone
- Electronic kettle 2 litres (chrome steel)
- Modern, electronic egg cooker incl. steamer
- Extensive table service and glasses in modern design
- Large selection of frying pans, saucepans incl. pressure cooker
- Extensive spice bar with all standards
- Stock of food for 2 days
- Coffee capsules and various teas
- Basic supplies of flour, sugar, salt, etc...
- WiFi infrared heating, room control controllable via app
- Flatscreen LCD digital display with integrated DVD player

Sports facilities in the area: fishing, basketball, mountaineering, ice skating, golf course, canoeing, climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, bike tours, rafting, tobogganing, rowing, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, sports centre, squash, tennis

Location description: Riederalp is a family-friendly, car-free summer and winter holiday resort in Upper Valais, situated on a sunny high plateau in the middle of a park-like landscape at almost 2000 metres above sea level. Riederalp offers ideal access to the Alps' first UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Great Aletsch Glacier and an impressive view of the Matterhorn.
Riederalp is part of the impressive Aletsch Arena and lies at 1,905 metres above sea level above the mountain villages of Greich and Goppisberg on a car-free high plateau. The cable car from Mörel takes you to Riederalp in just a few minutes. The Aletsch region has been a UNESCO Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage Site since 2001. The unique panorama provides an impressive view of the Altesch Glacier and offers an impressive panoramic view of the 4000 metre peaks of the Valais Alps such as the Matterhorn and Dom. The municipality of Riederalp was created by the merger of the mountain villages of Ried-Mörel, Greich and Goppisberg. The established tourist region offers countless impressive summer and winter experiences in unspoilt nature. At 23 kilometres long, the majestic Aletsch Glacier is the largest and mightiest glacier in the Alps with 27 billion tonnes of ice.
The Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch region has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a landscape of outstanding beauty. At 23 kilometres long, the majestic Aletsch Glacier is the largest and mightiest glacier in the Alps with 27 billion tonnes of ice. The holiday resort of Riederalp offers an impressive panoramic view of the 4000-metre peaks of the Valais Alps such as the Matterhorn and Dom. Riederalp Mörel Tourism has a children's equipment hire service and a children's entertainment programme. Golfers will find the highest 9-hole course in Europe right in the centre of the village.

BEST SKI RESORT 2018 study
In the past ski season, winter sports enthusiasts were asked about their satisfaction and wishes in 55 ski resorts in the Alpine region directly on the slopes. One region proved to be particularly relaxing: the Aletsch Arena on the largest glacier in the Alps. It once again took first place in the "Peace and relaxation" category and, for the first time, in the "Slope preparation/slope quality" category.
Winter sports enthusiasts voted: the Aletsch Arena once again took first place in the individual category "Peace and relaxation "One reason is certainly that the mountain resorts of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp are car-free. The region is also strongly committed to gentle winter tourism. Legendary hikes on snowshoes, paragliding flights for everyone, yoga and breathing courses - this is just a small selection of the programme on offer. Nature energisers see the Aletsch Arena as a place of power that radiates a particularly beneficial energy. Accommodation here is in charming chalets and family-run hotels with direct access to the piste. So you can go straight from bed to the piste.
Aletsch Bahnen takes first place in the "piste preparation/piste quality" category Aletsch Bahnen is ranked second in Switzerland in the mountain railway categories, taking first place in the individual "piste preparation/piste quality" category in the satisfaction ranking. In the "Value for money of lift tickets" category, they ranked 4th. "Safety on the slopes" also ranked 4th - out of 55 top ski regions in the entire Alpine region (D/A/CH/I/FR).
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BEST SKI RESORT 2018 study
The prestigious "Best Ski Resort 2018" industry awards were presented on 8 November. As part of the "Best Ski Resort" study (Mountain Management iZ University of Innsbruck), winter sports enthusiasts were asked about their satisfaction on the slopes of 55 selected top ski resorts in the Alpine region. The car-free family resort Aletsch Arena came in 8th place - across all categories (D/A/CH/F/I).
The Swiss were rewarded with a top 5 ranking in 10 other individual categories:

Rest and relaxation (1st place)

Piste preparation/quality (1st place)

Nature experience (3rd place)

Accommodation/hotel (3rd place)

Ski school and rental & service area (3rd place)

Value for money (lift tickets + total) (4th place out of 5)

Safety on the slopes (4th place)

Authenticity and cosiness (4th place) out of 55.

Basic information:

- Pets allowed: 5
- allowed size of dogs: large (more than 60 cm)

Top features :

- air conditioning: In part
- garden: For communal use

- extra bed

- daylight

Cooking/Living:

- coffee machine: coffee machine
- fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, fridge
- stove: 2-plate stove, electric stove
- number of living rooms: 1

Entertainment:

- TV: TV, satellite TV

Utility:

- washing machine: For communal use in the building
- Clothes dryer: For communal use in the building

Outside area:

- outdoor furniture
- grill/barbecue: grill/barbecue

Surroundings:

- view: mountain, garden, forrest, lawn, valley
- mountain rail: 20 m

Distinctive features:

- Suitable for fishing
- farmhouse
- located in the middle of the countryside