Meeting point
Belalp cable car station Blatten
Rischinustrasse 5, 3914 Blatten bei Naters
Aletschhorn
3 days
Second-highest peak of the Bernese Alps
Impressive glacier world
Summit view of surrounding 4000-meter peaks
Season:
July September
Departure Times
10:40
Belalpbahn Blatten
Key info
Multiple high-altitude tour experiences required
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Between icefalls, steep slopes, and endless glaciers to the second-highest peak of the Bernese Alps.
Three days of high alpine challenge: From the valley to 4,193 m (13,757 ft), this tour leads through spectacular glacier landscapes. A tour for experienced alpinists seeking solitude, technical terrain, and the reward of a majestic summit view.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Oberaletsch Hut
Meeting point in Blatten near Naters. After the cable car ride to Belalp, the ascent begins. The path leads over narrow trails, partly secured with chains, past rock bands and alpine slopes. The view extends to the Aletsch Glacier as we slowly approach the Oberaletsch Hut. Here we enjoy the evening in a rustic hut atmosphere and prepare for the summit day.
Distance
9 km
Ascent
+850 m
Descent
-300 m
Walking time
4-5 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Summit Tour to the Aletschhorn
We start early with headlamps over the Oberaletsch Glacier. As dawn breaks, the terrain becomes more technical: crevasse zones, snow ramps, and steeper sections lead us to the southwest ridge. Concentration and experience are required here as we climb higher step by step with crampons and ice axes. At the summit, a gigantic panoramic view of the Bernese and Valais Alps awaits us. After a short rest, we return the same way to the hut, where a well-deserved refreshment awaits.
Distance
11 km
Ascent
+1700 m
Descent
-1700 m
Walking time
8-10 hrs
Day3
Day 3: Descent to Belalp
After breakfast, we set off and follow the familiar path back to Belalp. The morning silence of the mountain world accompanies us on the descent before we take the cable car back to the valley. A reflection on three intense days between rock, ice, and untouched nature.
Distance
9 km
Ascent
+300 m
Descent
-850 m
Walking time
4 hrs
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Overnight stay(s) with half-board for the mountain guide
Hut reservation
Summit Certificate
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Overnight stay(s) in bunk room with half-board for the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 25-30 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Wind jacket or GTX jacket
Shell pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Footwear
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Technical Equipment
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Helmet
Hiking pole
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
Headlamp
Silk sleeping bag liner
Toiletries
SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Earplugs (optional)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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