Glacier tour UNESCO - Aletsch Arena

Description

Riederalp - Aletschgletscher - Riederalp

Cable car ride to Moosfluh after that a hike from Moosfluh to the “Katzenlöcher”. This is where the glacier experience begins. During the 2-hour hike, well secured, you learn some fascinating facts about the 20 km-long Great Aletsch Glacier and its history. Return via Moosfluh to Riederalp (individual decision by cable car or on foot).

Dates: every Wednesday from mid-July until mid-October, additionaly every Tuesday from mid-July until mid-August

Duration: total approximate walking time 6 hours (approx. 2 hours on the Aletsch Glacier)

Meeting point: 09:20 at the Moosfluh valley station, Riederalp (Aletsch Express is awaited)

Guide: mountaineering school Riederalp | info@bergsteigerschule-riederalp.ch

Number of participants: min. 8 people

Suitable for: minimum age 8 years

Requirements: sure-footedness, no mountaineering experience required, 1 pole recommended, trekking or hiking shoes (good grip), hat, jacket, sunglasses, packed lunch and drinks; shorts are unsuitable on the glacier (wind).

Services

  • guided glacier tour with a qualified mountain guide

  • crampons

Important information

Please check your emails the night before your tour in case it would be cancelled due to bad weather.

If you are booking for more than one person, please check the date for each person so that they are all identical.

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