- Riederalp
Infobox Swiss town
subject_name = Riederalp
municipality_name = Riederalp
municipality_type = municipality
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languages = German
canton = Valais
iso-code-region = CH-VS
district = Raron
lat_d=46|lat_m=23|lat_NS=N|long_d=8|long_m=2|long_EW=E
postal_code = 3987 Riederalp
3983 Goppisberg, Greich
3986 Ried-Mörel
municipality_code = 6175
area = 21.0
elevation = 1905|elevation_description=
population = 555|populationof = December 2002 | popofyear = 2002
website = www.riederalp.ch
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neighboring_municipalities=Betten ,Bitsch , Filet,Mörel ,Naters ,Termen
twintowns = |Riederalp is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of
Valais inSwitzerland .The mid-mountain resort sits on a sunny, south-facing terrace below the 23-kilometre long
Aletsch Glacier —Europe's largest, in the south ofSwitzerland . Beginners 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 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.Other winter activities and facilities include: 25km of winter walking paths; heli-skiing; ice-skating (natural); night excursions on skis by torchlight; snowshoeing; horse-drawn sleigh rides; and sledding. There is also a sports centre, and an indoor swimming pool at Bettmeralp. Nightlife is lively and centred around the villages' restaurants, bars and discos; folklore evenings are also popular.
External links
* [http://www.riederalp.ch Official Website]
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