Meeting point
Trift cable car bottom station
Schwendeli 140a, 3863 Gadmen
Glacier Hike to Trift Hut
2 days
Connection from Trift to Rhone glacier
Overnight stay at the modern Trift hut
From Bernese Oberland to Valais
Season:
June September
Departure Times
Key info
Experienced mountain hiker
No technical mountain skills required
At least 6 hours of hiking with a backpack
Surefootedness
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.
Glacier tour from the new Trift Hut over the Trift and Rhone glaciers to the Furkapass
A glacier hike away from the crowds. The small Trift cable car takes us up the first few metres of altitude. Then a varied hiking trail with a suspension bridge and glacier lake awaits us on the way to the new Trift Hut. The next day, we set foot on the Trift glacier and via the Undri Triftlimi we reach the Rhone glacier and continue on to the Furkapass.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Ascent over the suspension bridge to the modern Trift Hut
Distance
7 km
Ascent
+1250 m
Descent
-150 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Arrival
After meeting we take the Trift cable car up to Sunnige Trift.
Glacier Hike
We hike along the trails zu the suspension bridge, cross it and continue upwards to the new Trift Hut.
Mutthorn Hut
At the hut, newly built in 2025, we enjoy the unique panorama and unwind in the evening.
Day2
Day 2: Ascent over the Trift glacier to the Rhone glacier and further to the Furkapass
Distance
13 km
Ascent
+750 m
Descent
-900 m
Walking time
6-7 hrs
Ascent to Undri Triftlimi
Early in the morning, we hike to the Trift glacier. From here, we climb in stages to Undri Triftlimi – our summit for today.
Descent to Belvédère at the Furkapass
Now it's a descent over the long Rhone Glacier, surrounded by famous peaks, toward the ice cave at the Belvédère.
What's included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Overnight stay(s) with half-board for the mountain guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Hut reservation
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Technical equipment
Overnight stay(s) in bunk room with half-board for the guest
Snacks
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
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
Backpack 25-30 l
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
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
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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