This tour on top of a glacier is more than just a high mountain trek. It’s a journey into the heart of ‘postcard perfect’ traditional Switzerland, across its verdant valleys and along its cobalt lakes, a setting dominated by snowy 4000 m peaks. We will cross this fantastic Oberland massif from East to West, all the time discovering the many facets of this marvellous high mountain world of snow, rock and glaciers. This is really an amazing tour-de-force introducing you to the mechanisms of alpine glaciology in the heart of the largest glacial ensemble in the Alps. Once in the centre of the Konkordiaplatz it is difficult not to be overwhelmed by the quasi-Himalayan dimension of the surrounding peaks and snowy expanses. From this sea of ice, the Aletsch glacier, runs a magnificent ice river of approximately 22km and the largest in Europe. We will cross a glacial col every day opening our eyes to new panoramic sights, new summits, new faces, each inspiring a desire to one day, visit them all !
Day 1: Grimsel Col Day 2: Oberaarjochhütte hut Day 3: Konkordia Hut Day 4: Hollondia Hüt Day 5: Fafleralp Day 6: Muttorn Hut Day 7: Stechelberg
From 24/6/12 to 30/6/12
From 1/7/12 to 7/7/12
From 8/7/12 to 14/7/12
From 15/7/12 to 21/7/12
From 22/7/12 to 28/7/12
From 29/7/12 to 4/8/12
From 5/8/12 to 11/8/12
From 12/8/12 to 18/8/12
From 19/8/12 to 25/8/12
From 26/8/12 to 1/9/12
7 days.
From 5 to 8 people.
UIAGM high mountain guide, from Ecole Nationale de Ski et d'Alpinisme (ENSA).
