About
A river of ice winding through the alps.
Why go
- Awe of its sheer beauty and majesty
- Sense of peace and tranquility
- Unforgettable experience that stays with you
Must try
- Hike along the glacier
- Guided glacier walk
- Aletsh arena panorama hike
- Unesco ridge trail
- Hike from fiesch to here
Pro tips
- Take cable car to Fiescheralp, Bettmeralp, or Riederalp
- Best time to visit is june to september
- Train to Fiesch, Mörel, or Betten Talstation
- Park at the north lot
- Start from eggishorn
Good to know
- It is melting rapidly due to global warming
- Estimated to lose 90% of ice mass by 2100
- Majestic glacier that is visibly receding
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Rating
4.8 / 5 (326 reviews)