The Bettmeralp scooter run might be our favorite in Switzerland. After a full day exploring the Aletsch Arena mountain area, we spontaneously decided to ride scooters right before leaving. It was a surprise highlight of the trip!

Not only is it super fun to zoom along with the scooter, but the scenery was so beautiful, riding by lush fields full of wildflowers and mountain views in all directions. I wanted to ride all day!

Scooter Rental

You rent the scooters at the Bettmernalp cable car station. They are more affordable compared to other places we’ve scooted.

Age / Height: minimum age is 10 and they don’t allow riding double

Cost: CHF 10/person + cable car fee to reach Bettmeralp

Location: Bettmeralp cable car station

Open: late June to middle of October. Not available on rainy days. Check status.

They have a variety of scooter styles, some easier to steer and lighter for small riders. With children, ask the attendant for help choosing a scooter. The scooters are well maintained but I always check the brakes carefully before heading out. Your rental includes a helmet.

Scooter Route

The ride takes about 40 mins. The route is very well marked with a green scooter sign (shown above) placed at all turns and forks in the road.

The road is only lightly used by residents and farmers, but be very careful around curves as you may encounter an oncoming truck or tractor, which we did twice.

Your ride ends at Betten Dorf, where there is a cable car station. Roll your scooter into the station and inform the attendant, who will make sure the scooters get back to the top. You don’t need to sign anything upon leaving.

Then ride the cable car from Betten Dorf down to Betten, where you can catch the train or get your car.

How to get there

Bettmeralp is a car-free village in southern Switzerland, about an hour drive north of Zermatt.

To reach the scooter ride, drive or take a train to Betten Talstation. Ride the cable car up to Bettmeralp (there are two cable cars on different routes, doesn't matter which one). The scooter rental is inside the cable car station.

• See Bettmeralp website

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