Glacier tour UNESCO - Aletsch Arena
Overview
Intro
Take part in a 6-hour glacier tour on the Great Aletsch Glacier starting at Riederalp.
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 beginning of July until beginning of 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: 09:25 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
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27.08.2025 - 08.10.2025
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Offer Validity
- 27 August 2025
- 03 September 2025
- 10 September 2025
- 17 September 2025
- 24 September 2025
- 01 October 2025
- 08 October 2025