While I was able to watch YB v ZSKA Moskau in the Europa League at Wankdorf in Bern, Moni & Stefano enjoyed a motorbike trip over the Grimsel Pass. Day 1262 – August 15th 2017 Grimsel Pass by motorbike Stade de Suisse, YB v Moskau 2017
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Final Morning Bettmeralp With Breakfast in The Waldhaus
Having packed our bags and left the chalet in a clean & tidy state, we went to the Waldhaus hotel to enjoy breakfast. Day 1252 – August 5th, 2017 Day 9 Bettmeralp The sun was up burning off the few clouds that were hanging around. Before long it would be another hot day. […]
Schönbiel to Gletscherstube & Märjelensee Via The Tälligrat Tunnel
Our final full day on the Bettmeralp is here and even though the five-day lift pass has expired we still wanted to walk some more. The weather was stunning once again and our hike today was to the Gletscherstube and Märjelensee where you can get very close to the Aletsch Glacier. The other cool part […]
Electro Bike Tour on The Bettmeralp, Not For the Faint Hearted
During our first day on the Alp walking through the village, we chose to reserve electro bikes for today and it was now time to give them a go on the Bettmeralp. This was our first time ever on an electro bike… Day 1250 – August 3rd, 2017 Day 7 Bettmeralp Electro bikes on […]
Walking From Bettmersee to Chüestall to Riederalp
Let me start today already up on the mountain. Yes we took the Schönbiel chair lift up and began our walk towards the Bettmersee. Day 1249 – August 2nd, 2017 Day 6 Bettmeralp We managed to photograph a few of the colourful varieties on the Alp today, I’m not sure exactly what’s what but they […]
Bättmer-Hitta to Moosfluh Hike
Funny thing, here in the mountains I’m waking and getting up at around 6.30am every morning no problem. Back at home I struggle to get out of bed at 7am!! Maybe it’s got something to do with getting der anke auser… lol Day 1248 – August 1st, 2017 Day 5 Bettmeralp Swiss National Day […]
Schönbiel to Fiescheralp and Then up to Eggishorn
Another day, another walk. This time we were at our highest point of the week, a trip to Eggishorn at 2893 meters above sea. Day 1247 – July 31st, 2017 Day 4 Bettmeralp But first, a better view of our chalet of which we only had the top floor. The lower levels are also […]
Walking From Schönbiel to The Bettmerhorn
Not only was it another wonderful sunrise there was a special treat, one that is not often heard. Day 1246 – July 30th, 2017 Day 3 Bettmeralp This morning we woke to the sound of the Alphorn. Below our chalet, just at the platform to the gondola station were three people playing their […]
Walking Trail Bettmeralp to Riederalp to Riederfurka to Moosfluh
Our first hike in the Alpine mountain region from the Bettmeralp took us up to 2333 meters above sea level. We woke to see the sun pop up from behind the mountain range. The glow from the bed is enough to make you want to jump out and enjoy the day. Day 1245 – […]
Paradise is The Aletsch Arena, The Greatest Glacier of the Alps
Moni & I have just got back to Bern after spending 7 nights on the Bettmeralp mountain in the Aletsch Arena in Wallis Switzerland. And WOW, what an amazing place the Aletsch Arena is. Vast areas of lush green land, views to snow-topped peaks of the famous Swiss Alps, the sound of cowbells all around, […]
