Glacier trek Aletsch Glacier trip - Aletsch Arena

Fiescheralp - Aletschgletscher - Fiescheralp

Discover 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. The walk back to Fiescheralp takes you through the illuminated Tälligrat Tunnel.

Duration: total approximate walking time 6 hours (2- to 3-hour tour on the Aletsch Glacier)

Meeting place: 8:15 by 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:

• guided tour with a qualified mountain guide of the Aletsch Mountaineering Centre

• technical equipment (climbing harness, crampons) is provided

Note: Due to renovation work on the Tälligrattunnel (Märjelen Tunnel), there may be changes to the route of the glacier tour until the end of July. If you have any questions, please contact the Aletsch Mountaineering Centre.