HIKING HOLIDAYS ALETSCH PANORAMA TRAIL WALLIS

The Aletsch Glacier has been a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 2001. 23 kilometres of ice descend here from the Jungfrau into the Valais, making the glacier one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the Alpine region. But this hiking tour is not only about the perpetual ice. You will hike over suspension bridges, visit the Aletsch Forest, which is under nature conservation, and spend the night in mountain inns in the middle of the Valaisan mountains.  

Tour character: level 3

A hike in the alpine region. You should be sure-footed and in good physical condition. For the suspension bridge over the Massa gorge you should be free from giddiness. Surefootedness is essential for the glacier tour

Included in the Walking Tour:

• 4 nights accommodation in mid-range hotels and mountain hotels, mountain hut Gletscherstube with dormitory
• Breakfast
• Half-board at Gletscherstube
• Luggage transfers (except to Gletscherstube)
• Carefully elaborated route
• Climbing harness and crampons for the glacier tour
• Entrance into the World Nature Forum in Naters (closed Mondays)
• Subsidy for arrival by train
• Detailed route instructions (1 x per room)
• Service Hotline
• App navigation and GPS data
• Switzerland Mobility Plus Subscription

Not included in the tour:

• Cable car rides CHF 18 with Half Fare card
• Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
• Train journey Furgangen - Brig. Approx. CHF 6 with Half Fare card

Arrival / parking / departure:

• Arrival by public transport to Brig. For direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest. 
• Departure by public transport from Brig. For direct departure: Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.  

Notes:

• Extra nights
  • Brig: From 95 CHF p.p (+40 CHF single person)
  • Bellwald: From 105 CHF p.p (+40 CHF single person)
• There are no shower possilities in the Gletscherstube
• Attention: The glacier tour needs a minimum number of 6 participants. You will be informed up to 4 days before arrival if the tour cannot take place. If it cannot take place, we will inform you in good time about an alternative programme on day 4
• For the glacier hike you need picknick lunch, a hat and gloves

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