Aletsch Glacier trip
Circular hike on the Aletsch Glacier with an experienced mountain guide: experience the largest glacier in the Alps at close quarters, secured on a mountain rope, in the middle of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. Impressive and unforgettable!
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Description
Fiescheralp - Aletschgletscher - Fiescheralp
Discover the fascinating phenomena of the perpetual ice and exciting aspects of the Great Aletsch Glacier and its history from local mountain guides. The trip starts in Fiesch or Fiescheralp. The Gletscherstube hut at lake Märjelen is the starting point for the walk and the walk back to Fiescheralp takes you through the illuminated Tälligrat Tunnel.
Duration: total approximate walking time 6 hours (2- to 3-hour excursion on the Aletsch Glacier).
Meeting place: 08:15 at the Bergsteigerzentrum ÖV-HUB, Fiesch
Guide: Bergsteigerzentrum Aletsch
Number of participants: min. 6 people | max. 10 people
Equipment requirements: Waterproof hiking or mountain boots with treaded rubber soles, hiking stick, sweater, wind- and waterproof jacket, hat with ear protection, sun hat, gloves, good sunglasses, drinking bottle, small snack. The technical equipment (climbing harness and crampons) is provided free of charge.
Services included:
guided tour with a qualified mountain guide from the Aletsch Mountaineering Centre
technical equipment (climbing harness, crampons) is provided.