Aletsch Glacier Trekking

• Procedure and meeting place

  • Meeting place

    9.41, Jungfraujoch

    9.41 on the Jungfraujoch (8.34 train in Grindelwald Terminal)

  • Day 1

    200m

    800m

    8km

    We cross the upper part of the Aletsch Glacier, the Jungfraufirn, cross the Konkordiaplatz and suddenly find ourselves above 800 metres of ice. From here we climb the steps up to the Konkordiahütte where we spend the night.

  • Day 2

    200m

    800m

    12km

    Journey home from approx. 15.00

    We set off at dawn and climb back onto the glacier without a path. The lower part has quite a few rocks on the glacier. This is now the Great Aletsch Glacier. At Lake Märjelen we leave the glacier and climb up. Here we have coffee and cake before returning to Fiescheralp and from there travelling home by cable car and train. Journey home from approx. 15.00

• Requirements

  • No previous experience is necessary.
  • Experience in hiking and walking in pathless terrain is an advantage.
  • Condition for hikes with around 800hm ascent and descent at a comfortable pace (~250hm/h).

• Price and services

  • CHF 475.-
  • Takes place with 5 - 8 guests per mountain guide.
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
  • Including overnight stay and half board
  • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

• Material and equipment

  • We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
  • For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.

Impressions: Aletschtrekking