Glacier tour UNESCO - Aletsch Arena

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 and Thursday from mid-July until mid-August

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

Meeting point: 09:00 at the Moosfluh valley station, Riederalp

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

Equipement: hiking or trekking shoes (good grip), rain gear, long trousers for the glacier, hat, jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, gloves, packed lunch and drinks, eventually walking sticks. Technical equipment such as crampons will be provided free of charge.  

Services

• guided glacier tour with a qualified mountain guide

• crampons