Aletsch Glacier experience | Crossing into the Lötschental valley

Experience and get to know Switzerland's largest glacier up close, crossing it in 3 days and staying overnight in the comfortable Anen mountain hotel.

Technics
Endurance
To the dates and registration
A stream on the Aletsch Glacier

The Aletsch Glacier is fascinating. It flows mightily from the Jungfraujoch to Konkordiaplatz in the direction of Valais. We cross the Aletsch Glacier in 3 days and marvel at its ice masses from close up. The experience starts with the train journey to the Jungfraujoch and we immediately set off into the mountain world and descend to the Konkordiaplatz, experience what 800 metres of ice feels like underneath you and climb on to the Lötschenlücke where we spend the night in the Hollandiahütte. Here we enjoy a unique view of the glacier and the mountains. On the second day we have time to look at the phenomena and interesting facts about the glacier and benefit from the knowledge of the mountain guide. We see the glacier dolines, annual rings, glacier tables and many impressive crevasses. We walk safely, comfortably and pleasantly with the mountain guide from the Lötschenlücke down to the Anenhütte. This is a mountain hotel, beautifully and chicly furnished on the edge of the glacier. On the last day, we walk down the glacier tongue in a final stage, marvel at the glacier gate and return to vegetation and civilisation.

  • Venue & meeting point

    • Area: Great Aletsch Glacier, from the Jungfraujoch to the Fiescheralp in the Valais.
    • Meeting point: 9.41 on the Jungfraujoch (8.34 train in Grindelwald Terminal)
    • Conclusion: Afternoon in the Lötschental, journey home from the Fafleralp
    • Overnight stay: Hollandiahütte & Anenhütte
  • Requirements

    • No previous experience is necessary.
    • Experience in hiking and walking in pathless terrain is an advantage.
    • Fitness for hikes with around 800 metres ascent and descent at a leisurely pace (~300 m/h).
  • Group size

    • Takes place with up to 8 guests per mountain guide.
  • Price and services

    • CHF 845.-
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Including overnight stay and half board in the Konkordia hut and the pretty Anen hut
    • Excluding travelling expenses and 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.

    Konkordiaplatzhütte above the Aletsch Glacier
  • Anenhütte

    Modern and chic alpine residence on the edge of the Langgletscher. Superbly run by Christian and his crew!

    Anenhütte in the evening

Impressions: Aletsch Glacier 3 days

    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.
    On the medial moraine on the Aletsch Glacier

Next highlights

  • Ridge climbing in alpine terrain | Rock course with application tours

    17 - 19 October 2025, Friday - Sunday, 3 days
    To the offer
  • Basic rock climbing course - climbing garden

    Sunday, 19 October 2025
    Sunday, 26 October 2025
    To the offer
  • Basic course multi-pitch intensive | Climbing days with application tours

    24 - 26 October 2025, Friday - Sunday, 3 days
    To the offer
  • All last minute offers

    to the offers

Search for your dream tour

Text

Category

Period

Information on endurance and technique

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.

Log in or register to benefit from all functions!

Book

Google reCaptcha: Invalid site key.

Forgotten your password?

Google reCaptcha: Invalid site key.

Register

Google reCaptcha: Invalid site key.