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12 April to 5 June 2026

Spring in the mountains

Spring awakening with views of the glacier

No need to wait for summer to feast your eyes on the Great Aletsch Glacier. It’s something of an exclusive experience in spring, because the skiers have already vacated the slopes by now and the hikers haven’t yet laced up their boots. You, on the other hand, are already basking in breathtaking views of the gigantic ice flow glistening in the spring sunshine, well before the official start of the summer season on 6 June 2026.

 

Spring ride schedule

From the view point, you have unparalleled views of the Great Aletsch Glacier.

Periods Viewpoint
12.4 - 5.6.2026 daily from 9:30 - 15:00 Hohfluh

From 6 June 2026, 3 View Points – Eggishorn, Bettmerhorn and Moosfluh are accessible by cable car.  For operating hours, see the Timetable

 

Our tip

View Point Hohfluh

Riederalp

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Spring rides

Price information

  • Open detail page 'Spring rides Hohfluh'
    Frühlingsfahrten Hohfluh mit einem Paar in bunten Jacken auf einer Bank mit Blick auf den Grossen AletschgletscherSpring rides Hohfluh with a couple in colorful jackets on a bench with a view of the Great Aletsch GlacierCourses printanières à Hohfluh avec un couple en vestes colorées sur un banc avec vue sur le grand glacier d'Aletsch
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    Spring rides Hohfluh
    Bookable online
    from CHF 10.70 p. p.
    Individual offer
    3987 Riederalp (Hohfluh)
  • Open detail page 'Single trip'
    Einzelfahrten Aletsch Arena mit Gondel über verschneiten Wäldern und Blick auf das Dorf Fiesch und die Walliser AlpenSingle rides in the Aletsch Arena with gondola over snow-covered forests and views of the village of Fiesch and the Valais AlpsCourses individuelles Aletsch Arena avec la télécabine au-dessus des forêts enneigées et vue sur le village de Fiesch et les Alpes valaisannes
    © aletscharena.ch / Pascal Gertschen
    Single trip
    Bookable online
    from CHF 2.20 p. p.
    Free time
    3983 Aletsch Arena

Spring in the mountains

Good to know

  • At least one cable car between Mörel and Riederalp is open all year round, but please take note of the maintenance schedule.

  • The other feeder lifts from the valley level (Bettmeralp valley station and Fiesch) are also in operation. Please take note of the maintenance schedules too.

  • The summer season begins on 6 June 2026.

  • The Hohfluh view point can be reached from Riederalp by chairlift. For Riederalp, leave from Mörel-Filet valley station.

  • Distances on foot:

    • Riederalp West – Hohfluh valley station: 250m
    • Riederalp Mitte – Hohfluh valley station: 500m
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Open hiking and biking trails

Some hiking and biking trails are already passable in spring, especially in the valley. Click here for the overview of open trails.

Summer

Experiences by the sea of ice

Hiking trails summer

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View points

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Great Aletsch Glacier

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Glacier tours

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Mountain biking

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