Glacier tour UNESCO

Riederalp - Great Aletsch Glacier - Riederalp

The UNESCO Aletsch Glacier hike sets off from Riederalp, taking in the Aletsch Glacier before returning to Riederalp. After riding the cable car up to Moosfluh, you’ll head off to the Aletsch Glacier on this guided tour. This is where the glacier experience begins with the descent to the Katzenlöcher rock formations. On this two-hour roped hike around the World Natural Heritage Site you’ll explore the 20km-long Aletsch Glacier and gain a fascinating insight into its history. After enjoying this Valais glacier experience, you’ll return to Riederalp via Moosfluh – either by cable car or on foot.

Please note the Riederalp-Moosfluh cable car is not included in the price. 

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-hour tour on the Aletsch Glacier)
Meeting point: 9:25 h Moosfluh valley station (Aletsch Express is awaited)
Guide: mountaineering school Riederalp | info@bergsteigerschule-riederalp.ch 
Number of participants: min. 8 people
Suitable for: minimal age 8 years
Requirements: sure-footedness, no mountaineering experience required, 1 pole recommended, trekking or hiking shoes (good grip), hat, jacket, sunglasses, gloves, packed lunch and drinks; shorts are unsuitable on the glacier (wind). The technical equipment such as crampons will be provided.
Registration: by 17:00 h until the day before (online until 16;15 h) | Aletsch Arena AG | +41 27 928 58 58 | info@aletscharena.ch