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Glacier tour UNESCO

from 80 CHF

Riederalp - Great Aletsch Glacier - Riederalp

Cable car ride to Moosfluh. 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).

Note: the gondola ride Riederalp-Moosfluh is not included in the price.

Dates: every Wednesday from mid-July until mid-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: 9:20 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

Contact details
Bergsteigerschule Riederalp
3987 Riederalp
Phone: +41 79 372 93 73

www.bergsteigerschule-riederalp.ch
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.

All dates

  • Wednesday, 09.10.2024
    09:20 - 16:20
  • Wednesday, 16.10.2024
    09:20 - 16:20

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Bergsteigerschule Riederalp
Treffpunkt: Talstation Gletscherbahn Moosfluh
3987 Riederalp
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