Betelberg (Lenk) is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Simmental, Bern, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 42 km of runs between 1,083 m and 2,001 m, served by 11 lifts. Day lift pass 67€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The run breakdown is given as a percentage of the kilometres in each difficulty level. Betelberg is the second ski area in Lenk, separate from Adelboden-Lenk. Its 42 km of blue and red runs suit families, and the Kinderland Stoss welcomes the youngest skiers.
- Family ski area
- Kinderland Stoss for children
- View of the Wildstrubel
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Betelberg (Lenk) focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 42 km of runs are well suited to a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially with family or for skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Betelberg (Lenk)'s family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, a well-organised childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. The altitude of Betelberg (Lenk) (1,083 m at the bottom, 2,001 m at the top) allows it to maintain reasonable snow cover in the depths of winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is best to check conditions before finalising a booking. A stay in Betelberg (Lenk) is clearly on the expensive side: €67 for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short, Betelberg (Lenk) doesn't compete with the giants of skiing and doesn't pretend to. It is an honest, often underrated destination that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
