Glacier

Monumentally majestic, at over 900 m in depth and 1,000 m wide, the mighty Aletsch glacier winds its way along between mountains 3,000 m to 4,000 m in height. Discover its unique beauty on a guided walk from Bettmeralp — the short two hour tour will already bring you closer to the fascinating world of ice. And the trail through the peaceful Aletsch forest, home to Switzerland’s oldest stone pines, provides great views of the first UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

Further fascinating facts about nature are to be found in the constantly changing exhibitions in the Villa Cassel at Riederalp. The villa, where Churchill once stayed, now also houses the nature reserve’s information centre and is home to a wonderful alpine garden.

Where to go
— Aletsch region: Jungfraujoch-Fiesch guided glacier tours
— Bettmerhorn-Eggishorn: hike along the UNESCO high level trail
— Riederalp: visit the nature reserve centre at Villa Cassel,
and the Aletsch forest
— Binntal: take a trip into the Binn valley and stay over at
the Hotel Ofenhorn

Where to stay
— Bettmeralp: Hotel Garni La Cabane
— Riederalp: Hotel Walliser Spycher
— Belalp: Hotel Belalp
— Blatten—Belalp: Oberaletsch SAC Hut

Where to eat
— Fiesch: Restaurant Walliserkanne
— Fiesch: Gletscherstube Märjelen
— Fiesch: Horli-Hitta Eggishorn
— Riederalp: Restaurant Riederfurka