Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons
Riederalp, Canton of Valais, (Aletsch Arena), Switzerland

Apartment No. 5, Chalet "ARVE"

2½ rooms, holiday apartment 3***+ | Apartment Holiday Comfort [STV/FST classified]

Unique view from the balcony and porch with barbecue!

The TOP location of the traditional Valais chalet "ARVE" ensures direct access to the "Ski-In Ski-Out" ski slope and the famous panoramic hiking trail.

The fantastic view from the apartment'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 sporting goods and multimedia devices as well as entertainment media make your stay an experience in every situation.

In less than 5 minutes you can easily walk to the west mountain station of the Riederalpbahnen (main traffic axis) as well as various restaurants and shops. The typical, cozy little chalet apartment is designed for two couples or a family with two children.

On foot in LESS than 5 minutes at:

• Riederalpbahn "West"
• Grocery store
• a sports shop
• Sports & tennis court
• Riederalp playground
• Riederalp golf course
• Aletsch Promenade
• "Hohfluh" chairlift



STATE OF THE ART COMFORT:

NEW! In every bedroom LED smart TVs, digit. satellite TV, radio, including apps; Netflix, Youtube, etc.

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

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

NEW! All beds with ergonomic slatted frames

NEW! New WiFi infrared heaters in every room

NEW! A continuous floor covering in all rooms

NEW! Access to the apartment via a key safe ensures independence for the whole family

The tourist tax of the municipality of Riederalp and the household fee are not included in the daily rate!

Overview of tourist taxes in the municipality of Riederalp:

Tourist tax Riederalp (from 16+ years) CHF 3.50/day
Tourist tax Riederalp (from 6+ years) CHF 1.75/day

Explanation of the household flat rate:

Household flat rate (per person) CHF 30.00/stay

We only charge a one-off household fee of CHF 30.00 per person for all of the services listed below (which on our part only just covers the costs for the laundry):

- A couple then pays, for example, an appropriate household fee totaling CHF 60.00/stay.
- A family of 7, for example, then pays a total household fee of CHF 210.00 per stay, which is fair.

This guarantees a daily low price rate from CHF 68.-/day, which corresponds to CHF 17.-/person and night!

Therefore, our guests really appreciate that the services listed below are NOT passed on to the daily price!

The household fee includes the following services

Bedding Set:
- Fitted sheet 200cm x 90cm (freshly washed and covered)
- Duvet cover 200cm x 120cm (freshly washed and covered)
- Cushion cover 45cm x 45xcm (freshly washed and covered)

Terry towels (3-piece set):
- Bath towel 180cm x 70cm (freshly washed)
- Guest towel 70cm x 50cm (freshly washed)
- Washcloth 25cm x 25cm (freshly washed)

Kitchen textiles & washing up:
- Tea towel 70cm x 45cm (freshly washed)
- cleaning rag 40cm x 40cm (new)
- kitchen sponge (new)
- washing-up liquid
- Chargeable 17L rubbish bag

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

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

Do It & Utensils:
- Sewing set, various colors for emergency repairs
- Tools for all kinds of repairs
- Emergency pharmacy including painkillers

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

The free use of . . .

Various Sleds (FREE)
For young and old, fun is a must

Snowshoes (FREE)
For the whole family

Various backpacks (FREE)
For hikes to mountain tours

Golf set with wheelchair (FREE)
TOP brands

Tennis Racket (FREE)
DUNLOP Pro series

Squash Racket (FREE)
Head/Kawasaki

Badminton Set (FREE)
4x racquets complete with net

Table Tennis Sets (FREE)
2x complete sets including nets

All equipment shown in the offer (incl. accessories and consumables) are included in the daily rate, so 100% free of charge.

Other leisure facilities: Short description and the most important attractions of the Aletsch Arena at a glance:The Riederalp is a family-friendly, car-free summer and winter holiday resort in the Upper Valais, located on a sunny high plateau in the middle of a park-like landscape at almost 2000 m above sea level, offers access to the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Alps on the Aletsch Glacier and an impressive view of the Matterhorn.- 36 facilities with over 300km of hiking trails, 100km of fun slopes and bike tracks- 5-6 different fun parks, TFI, halfpipe, slopestile, boardercross- Toboggan and snow tubing tracks- Ice & natural ice rinks- 3x different children's snowlands- Glaciers, ice beaches with a guide- 3x different high rope parks- 3x sports resorts including indoor pools- 6x different tennis courts (indoor/outdoor)- 9 hole golf course (highest golf course in Europe)- 2 mini golf courses including events for children- Flight taxi & paragliding (also for children)- Mountencarts Downhill Race- Fat bike & downhill rides- Sport fishing including rowing boat rental- Pedalo & Stand Up Paddle- Thermal Bath Resort & Spa- miscellaneous Nature parks & guided wildlife viewing- Marmot Trail (Unique)- Div. Museums with live activities- Marmot Trail (Unique)- Flow trails & pump tracksATTENTION: Although we regularly check that all information is correct and up-to-date, we do not accept any liability for undesirable consequences resulting 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 Heritage300 kilometres of prepared and well-secured hiking and walking trails: become one with the largely pristine nature of the Aletsch Arena. Find yourself invigorated by the fresh Valais mountain air on your hikes. There is much to look forward to in the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site: the magnificent Great Aletsch Glacier, one stunning 4000m+ mountain after the next, mystical stone pine forests that go back up to 1000 years, spectacular view points and a whole lot of peace of mind. Strap on your hiking boots and off you go!The viewing platforms of the four view points Hohfluh, Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn stand out for their magnificent views of the Great Aletsch Glacier. So be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to visit a view point if you’re hiking nearby.Information suspension bridges | 5 spectacular suspension bridges from the Aletsch Glacier to GomsDo you love hiking at heady heights? Then the Aletsch and Goms region in Valais is just the place for you. It is home to no less than five spectacular suspension bridges. Thanks to them, you’re able to experience the breathtaking Valais landscape from a completely new perspective. This page tells you all you need to know about the suspension bridges from the Aletsch Glacier to Goms.Belalp-Riederalp, the Aspi-Titter bridge at the foot of the beautiful Fiescher Glacier, the Goms Bridge, the Massegga Bridge near Bitsch and the Bodmer Bridge in Upper Goms are the stunning suspension bridges in the Aletsch and Goms region. Up to 120 metres above the ground, these architectural marvels span plunging gorges. And all in the midst of the fantastic Valais mountain scenery.

Other bedroom furniture (Bedroom1): THE BEDROOM 1 (with window, west view):• Walls and furniture made of exclusive solid wood (wardrobe: vintage design)• 2x single beds with ergonomic slatted frame (can be put together)• Wardrobe in vintage design with two emergency blankets each• 2x night lights individually controllable from the bed (LED)• Hanging device for your textiles / wardrobe• pers. Safe/Save (digital & mechanically lockable)• WiFi infrared heating, room controllable via app• Mini air conditioning evaporative cooler with Hydro-Chill technologyEnvironmentally friendly: cools with pure water - without any chemicals!• Flat screen LED smart TV with Youtube & Netflix function (digital satellite TV)

Other kitchen equipment (Kitchen1): THE KITCHEN (with access to priv. balcony & window south & west view):• Walls and furniture made from exclusive solid wood• Dining area: table with upholstered corner seat and chairs for 4-5 people.• filing compl. made of hygienic chrome steel• Microwave / convection / grill combination• Separate built-in oven in standard size (top and bottom heat)• Fridge 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 including table grill with hot stone• Electronic kettle 2l (chrome steel)• Extensive table service and glasses in a modern design• Large selection of frying pans, cooking pots including pressure cooker• Extensive spice bar with all standards• Stock of groceries for 2 days• Coffee capsules and various types of tea• Basic need of flour, sugar, salt, etc...• WiFi infrared heating, room controllable via app

Nearby sports facilities: Fishing, Basketball, Mountain climbing, Ice skating, Golf course, Canoeing, Climbing, Mountainbiking, Paragliding, Bike tours, Rafting, Toboggen, Rowing, Skiing (alpin), Cross-country skiing, Sport center, Squash, Tennis

Location description: The Riederalp is a family-friendly, car-free summer and winter holiday resort in the Upper Valais, located on a sunny high plateau in the middle of a park-like landscape at almost 2000 m above sea level. The Riederalp offers ideal access to the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Alps at the Great Aletsch Glacier and an impressive view of the Matterhorn.The Riederalp is part of the imposing Aletsch Arena and lies at 1,905 m above sea level. above the mountain villages of Greich and Goppisberg on a car-free high plateau. With the cable car from Mörel you can reach the Riederalp in a few minutes. The Aletsch region has been part of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. On the one hand, the unique panorama offers an impressive view of the Altesch Glacier and offers an impressive panoramic view of the 4000m peaks of the Valais Alps such as the Matterhorn and Dom. The municipality of Riederalp was created through the merger of the mountain villages of Ried-Mörel, Greich and Goppisberg. The established tourism region offers countless impressive summer and winter experiences in unspoilt nature. At 23 kilometers long, the majestic Aletsch Glacier is the largest and most powerful glacier in the Alps with 27 billion tons of ice.The Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch region has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a landscape of outstanding beauty. At 23 kilometers long, the majestic Aletsch Glacier is the largest and most powerful glacier in the Alps with 27 billion tons of ice.The holiday resort of Riederalp offers an impressive panoramic view of the 4000m peaks of the Valais Alps such as the Matterhorn and Dom. Riederalp Mörel Tourismus has a loan service for children's items and a children's entertainment program. Golfers will find the highest 9-hole course in Europe in the middle of the village.Study BEST SKI RESORT 2018In the past ski season, 46,000 winter sports enthusiasts were asked about their satisfaction and their wishes in 55 ski areas in the Alps directly on the slopes. One region proved to be particularly relaxing: the Aletsch Arena on the largest glacier in the Alps. It repeatedly took first place in the “Rest and relaxation” category and now in the “Slope preparation/slope quality” category.Winter sports enthusiasts have 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 for everyone, yoga and breathing courses - this is just a small selection of the program offers. Natural energy enthusiasts see the Aletsch Arena as a place of power that radiates particularly beneficial energy. Accommodation is in charming chalets and family-run hotels with direct access to the slopes. From the bed you go straight to the board.The Aletsch Bahnen took first place in the “Slope preparation/Slope quality” categoryThe Aletsch Bahnen are ranked second in the mountain railway categories in Switzerland. In the individual category “slope preparation/slope quality” they take first place in the satisfaction ranking. 4th place in the "Price-performance ratio of the lift tickets". Also 4th place in "Safety on the slopes" - out of 55 top ski regions in the entire Alpine region (D/A/CH/I/FR).************************************************** **********************************************Study BEST SKI RESORT 2018On November 8th, the renowned industry awards "Best Ski Resort 2018" were presented. As part of the "Best Ski Resort" study (Mountain Management iZ Innsbruck University), 46,000 winter sports enthusiasts on the slopes of 55 selected top ski areas in the Alps were asked about their satisfaction.The car-free family area Aletsch Arena made it to 8th place – across all categories (D/A/CH/F/I).  In 10 other individual categories, the Swiss were rewarded with a top 5 placement:     Rest and relaxation (1st place)     Piste preparation/piste quality (1st place)     Nature experience (3rd place)     Accommodation/Hotel (3rd place)     Ski school and rent & service area (3rd place)     Value for money (lift tickets + total) (place 4/5)     Safety on the slopes (4th place)     Authenticity and comfort (4th place) out of 55.