Aletsch Glacier Trekking

Across the largest Swiss glacier from the Bernese Oberland to the Valais.

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Trekking on the Aletsch Glacier

The ice masses of the Aletsch Glacier are unique. When you cross the Aletsch Glacier, you experience the ice up close and personal and walk through the mountain world of the Jungfraujoch, spend the night in the high-altitude Konkordiaplatzhütte and climb back into the green nature at the end of the glacier. We will show you and explain the various phenomena on the glacier, how it forms, how it flows and what kind of creatures there are on the ice. Experience the mighty power of the Aletsch Glacier at first hand.

  • 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

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form. 

Accommodation

Konkordiaplatz hut

Alpine SAC hut in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Aletsch Glacier". Here you can experience a magnificent sunset high above the glacier, far away from civilisation.

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Konkordiaplatzhütte above the Aletsch Glacier

Impressions: Aletschtrekking

    On the medial moraine on the Aletsch Glacier
    The crevasses on the Aletsch Glacier
    Descent from the Konkordiaplatz Hut
    Flowing streams and water on the Aletsch Glacier
    The two medial moraines of the Aletsch Glacier
    A glacier mill on the Aletsch Glacier
    A stream on the Aletsch Glacier
    Water falling into a glacier mill on the Aletsch Glacier.
    Trekking on the Aletsch Glacier
    The Aletsch Glacier seen from the Fiescheralp.

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Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

High toursExperience in hiking and walking in pathless terrain. No previous knowledge of mountaineering necessary.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

High toursYou know the basics of using ice axes and crampons. There are easy scrambling sections up to 1° difficulty.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

High toursYou have practice walking with ice axe and crampons. There are scrambling sections up to the 2nd level of difficulty.

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

High toursYou have experience with ice axes and crampons and you can move efficiently on easy rocky terrain. There are scrambling sections up to the 3rd level of difficulty.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

High toursYou have extensive experience with ice axes and crampons. You move efficiently and safely in alpine terrain. Climbing routes up to the 4th level of difficulty.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

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