--- title: "Aletsch Arena Trekking" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/summer-autumn/hiking/aletsch-arena-trekking" description: "Hike from Brig via Belalp through the Aletsch Arena to Fiesch in four or five days." language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Planning & booking > Summer & Autumn > Hiking > Aletsch Arena Trekking" keywords: - "4-day hike including accommodation and meals." --- Four days on the trail Aletsch Arena Trekking ====================== - Experience an unforgettable adventure ------------------------------------- On this individually bookable trek, you hike from Brig via Belalp and across the Aletsch Arena to Fiesch in four or five days. Let impressive mountain trails and spectacular panoramas enchant you, enjoy warm hospitality in cosy accommodation and discover ever-changing views of the Great Aletsch Glacier – the majestic heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. - - - ### Your travel package The offer includes: - 3 nights with half board - Bus and train travel between Brig and Fürgangen Prices: - CHF 300 per person in a hut room - CHF 330 per person, 2 nights in a double room, 1 night in a hut room - CHF 390 per person, 2 nights in a single room, 1 night in a hut room - ### Hiking maps and route details - - - - - - ### Trekking itinerary #### Day 1 Brig (680 m) – Naters – Blatten (1,330 m) – Belalp (2,100 m) Your adventure starts in Brig. From there, you hike via Naters up to Blatten bei Naters. If you want to save your energy for the days ahead or arrive too late, you can also travel this section comfortably by bus. From Blatten, you continue uphill to Belalp. After the ascent, your first well-earned overnight stay awaits amid the Valais mountains. You can also shorten this section by taking the mountain lift. One night at Chalet Sepp incl. half board (dormitory, double or single room) #### Day 2 Belalp – suspension bridge – Riederalp (1.925m) Today promises to be spectacular: you will experience a varied Alpine landscape and cross the suspension bridge – one of the highlights of this stage. From Hotel Belalp, you hike down via the Steigle into the Aletschji. The route continues via Leng Acker to the historic glacier ascent and the impressive Belalp–Riederalp suspension bridge. At 124 metres long and 80 metres high, the bridge is the highlight of the tour! As you cross the Massa Gorge, you can enjoy an impressive view of the glacier snout of the Great Aletsch Glacier. After crossing the bridge, you climb via Silbersand into the so-called ‘Valley of Death’. From here, the trail takes you past Bischofsitz and gently uphill through the mystical Aletsch Forest to Riederfurka. The final section of this impressive hike is the descent to Riederalp. #### Day 3 Riederalp – Märjela – Gletscherstube Now you can get close to the Great Aletsch Glacier. From Riederalp, the route takes you through the unique landscape of the Aletsch Arena to the Gletscherstube in Märjela. Along the way, you can enjoy impressive views of the mountain and glacier landscape. In the evening, you stay overnight at the Gletscherstube – simple, authentic and surrounded by mountains. Still have energy left? Take a detour to the edge of the glacier or enjoy the sunset or sunrise from the «Platta» viewpoint. #### Option 1 for day 4 Guided glacier tour A special experience awaits you today: together with a guide, you will venture onto the Great Aletsch Glacier. Equipped with a climbing harness and crampons, you will discover the fascinating world of ice up close. Technical equipment is provided; pack warm, weatherproof clothing (including a hat and gloves) as well as suitable hiking boots or mountaineering boots. After the glacier tour, you will hike on to Fiescheralp. You will then return to Brig by gondola and train. #### Option 2 for day 4 Aspi-Titter suspension bridge From the Gletscherstube, the tour takes you via the Burghütte and the Aspi-Titter suspension bridge down into the Fieschertal valley. If you still want more, you can extend the hike via Bellwald and the Rhône suspension bridge to Fiesch. Afterwards, take the train back to Brig. How about an extra day? #### Extra day Extend your trek with an additional . From the Gletscherstube, you hike to the cosy mountain hut and continue your journey towards Fiesch the next morning. This gives you a little more time to enjoy the Alpine landscape at your leisure. - - - - - - ### Key facts about trekking in the Aletsch region - **4–5 days** on varied trekking trails - **40 km & 3’000 metres of ascent** – challenging, but manageable at your own pace - **Tailored to you**: adapt the route and stages to your physical abilities - **UNESCO World Heritage Site** up close: through the impressive landscape of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch - **Nature in all its diversity**: From peaceful forests and spectacular suspension bridges to Alpine ridges and impressive glacial landscapes. - The main highlight: **the Great Aletsch Glacier** – an unforgettable sight in the heart of the Alps.