3-day “Balcony hike” on the Aletsch Glacier ice ridge

I invite you to discover the spectacular Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in Europe, with a 3-day superb balcony hike on the ice ridge. Located in the canton of Valais, the Aletsch Glacier is part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch Protected Area and it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. 

This unique hiking tour takes us through an amazing path, with the impressive crossing of the Massa river over a suspension bridge and the tongue of ice of the Aletsch Glacier, and the ancient bisses of the gorges.

Every day, we will be walking about 5 to 6 hours. We will hike on the beautiful Belalp mountain pastures, spending the night in unusual places in the mountains, discovering the magic of this stunning glacier in the canton of Valais. We may also enjoy the surprise visit of the bearded vulture along the way!

We will meet in Ried Mörel on the first day, where we will take the cable car and begin our hiking tour, traversing small villages and enjoying beautiful landscapes, until we reach Belalp. On the second day, we will cross the Massa suspension bridge, with some exciting views of the Massa gorge below. Then we will hike to the Riederfurka hotel, where we will spend the night.

Finally, on the third day, we will walk over the glacier, taking in the beauty of the mountain lakes and the stunning views over the glacier. We will climb to the Eggishorn (2927m) and descend by a cable car. We will return to Mörel by train. You can check the day-by-day itinerary below.

Just send me a request if you want to join me on this great 3-day hike. You can check the date below and book your trip. There are also new departure dates on request. You can also  check my profile page for more hiking options in Switzerland.