Highlights:
- Walk on Europe’s largest glacier
- White-water rafting
- Panoramic walks & mountain biking
Lying between the Matterhorn to the South and the Eiger to the North, the Aletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in Europe and lies at the heart of a classic alpine environment. Beneath the peaks lies the small village of Fiesch, an ideal base from which to get active in the alps! You’ll travel by cable car from Fiesch onto Feischeralp for a panoramic walk and the chance to see some of the local wildlife. You then take to two wheels for an exhilarating ride down the valley – with the option of a more demanding route for those that wish.
You’ll take the spectacular cable car ride to the summit of Eggishorn at 2927m. Then descend from the peak to the Aletsch Glacier below and take a guided walk onto the ice. With a hunt for minerals in one of the world’s richest mineral quarries and free time to enjoy the thrills and spills of white water rafting and visit Zermatt and the Matterhorn – this is alpine action at its best.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Trip starts in Geneva; transfer by train to Fiesch
Day 2: Cable car to Fiescheralp, walk to Riederalp & Villa Cassel. Visit nature centre
Day 3: Mountain biking between Oberwald & Fiesch
Day 4: Cable Car to eggishorn; walk down and onto Aletsch Glacier
Day 5: Free: optional excursions/activities
Day 6: Looking for “Cat’s Gold” in a mineral quarry
Day 7: White water rafting in Oberwald (optional)
Day 8: Trip ends in Geneva
Other info:
- Minimum age: 8 years
- This holiday uses simple but comfortable accommodation as a base for ‘active’ days in the great outdoors. Walks average 5 hours.
- Group size: Maximum 16 people. 3-6 families.
- Grade: Moderate
- Climate: Summer.
- Trip Reference: FAL
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Local Payment: 150 CHF
Transport, accommodation and meals: Train, post/public bus, cable cars, bike, on foot. Hostel with twin and four-bedded rooms (7nts). 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners included.
Other costs:
- International airfare not included.
- Airport tax abroad not included.
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