Famed for being a World Heritage/UNESCO site – this is a fantastic and stimulating hike over varying terrain. A long day – but worth it and a sad chance to see global warming at its worst :-(

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BASIC INFO:

Total Hiking Time: Approx 5 hours (including picnic lunch)
Elevation: Lots of steep uppy-downy bits
Kilometres: Approx 12-14kms
Difficulty: ENERGETIC – good pace is required, with sure footedness as lots of hiking/clambering over rocks
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ROUTE DETAIL:

We start at Betten Talstation – take the 1st gondola to Bettmeralp village, walk through the village to the 2nd gondola up to Bettmerhorn. The hike starts here at 2,647 metres!

Then a long, rocky walk above the glacier (amazing photo opportunities) and round to the Marjelnsee (lake) for a quick lunch so that we have time to walk down to see the glacier in close-up.

We then continue the walk round to Fiesch with views of the “Fleschergletscher” glacier then on to the Fiescheralp cable car to take us back down to Fiesch Railway Station for the train back to Betten Talstation.

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THE ONE AND ONLY MEETING POINT:

Betten Talstation Ticket Office (upstairs) at 10h40

Either drive and park at Betten Talstation or get the train, departing Lsn @ 08h21 - arriving Bettern Talstation @ 10h39 with a change in Brig.

CABLE CAR COSTS:

Buy the "Aletsch Arena Day Pass." as this will cover all the cable cars and train back to Betten Talstation.

You can buy your pass online here: https://shop.aletscharena.ch/en/products/entdeckerpass

or at the ticket office at Betten Talstation (often a queue) as soon as you arrive (no group discount).


Please indicate if you're driving and wish to car share.

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BRING:

Money & GA/Demi-tarrif
Good Hiking/Walking Shoes – no flip flops or casual shoes.
Suitable clothing – check the weather and come prepared - IT MAY BE CHILLY AT OVER 2500 metres!
Sun Screen/Hat - All of the walk is exposed
Picnic Lunch + something to share & loads of water – there’s only one buvette en route.

NB: This hike is weather dependent - will be cancelled if wet.

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COMING?

Be respectful to your fellow glocals, be on time - We won’t wait if you’re late.