--- title: "Glacier tour UNESCO" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/offers-experiences/glacier-tour-unesco" description: "Riederalp - Great Aletsch Glacier - RiederalpThe 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 and Thursday from mid-July until mid-AugustDuration: total approximate walking time 6 hours (approx. 2-hour tour on the Aletsch Glacier)Meeting point: 9:00 h Moosfluh valley station Guide: mountaineering school Riederalp | info@bergsteigerschule-riederalp.ch Number of participants: min. 8 peopleSuitable for: minimal age 8 yearsRequirements: sure-footedness, no mountaineering experience requiredEquipment: 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.  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 " language: "en" type: "Offer" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3467103/fe9c3d5b8a67684fdce56a4f4bd6781f19b2cc46024846c200ef1fd516e8ac59/group-out-and-about-on-the-glacier.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Planning & booking > Experiences > Offers, Experiences" --- Share Glacier tour UNESCO =================== - Tip - Tour - Summer sports - 6 Hours - from CHF 90.00 p.P. Group out and about on the glacier Ascent over the ice field The fascination of ice and landscape Putting on crampons before the glacier tour **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 and Thursday from mid-July until mid-August **Duration:** total approximate walking time 6 hours (approx. 2-hour tour on the Aletsch Glacier) **Meeting point:** 9:00 h Moosfluh valley station  **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 **Equipment:** 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.   **Registration:** by 17:00 h until the day before (online until 16;15 h) \| Aletsch Arena AG \| +41 27 928 58 58 \| Read more Good to know ------------ Services - Glacier tour with a qualified mountain guide including information about the glacier, climate change etc. Read more Price info **CHF 90** Adult **CHF 70** Children (8-16 years) excl. gondola ride Riederalp-Moosfluh Read more Foreign languages German, English, French Participation info Minimum participants: 8 Read more Suitability - Individual guests - Families - Children 6–10 - Children 10+ - Youth - Adults Tip Please check your emails the night before your tour in case it would be cancelled due to bad weather. So that you can enjoy the Aletsch Arena to the fullest and don't have a stressful journey in the morning, we recommend that you spend the night before the glacier tour in the Aletsch Arena. In the webshop you will find a large selection of all possible types of accommodation. Read more Contact person Bergsteigerschule Riederalp3987 Riederalp License (master data) Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Air Sports - Excursion Venue / Meeting point 3987 Riederalp - Talstation Gletscherbahn Moosfluh