UNESCO Glacier Trek

A wonderful 5-day glacier trek through a striking landscape.

From Fafleralp, we explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its unique glaciers and fascinating landscapes stretching all the way to the Grimsel. Right across this UNESCO World Heritage Site—awe-inspiring from start to finish. Each day is more beautiful than the last...

Day 1: Ascent to the Hollandiahütte (3,238 m) from Fafleralp (1,760 m). Overnight in the eagle’s nest high above the Lötschental.

Day 2: Descend via the Aletschfirn to Konkordia Hut (2850m), perched on a rocky outcrop high above the impressive Konkordiaplatz.

Day 3: Via the Grünhornlücke (3,273 m) and Fiescher Glacier, we continue to the Finsteraarhorn Hut (3,050 m).

Day 4: Descend to Rotloch and cross the Galmi and Studer glaciers to Oberaarjoch Hut (3,255 m).

Day 5: Cross the glacial tongue of the Oberaar Glacier, then follow a beautiful high-altitude trail to Grimsel Pass. Return home in the afternoon.

Mountain guide fee:

CHF 700.-/day for up to 4 people

CHF 800/day from 4 people

All hut expenses and transport costs are additional

Requirements:
Fitness for day hikes of up to 6–7 hours. Good walking technique on pathless terrain. We keep a very relaxed, comfortable pace.