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Hiking the Haute Route of the Bernese Alps

  • Ulrichen
  • Active & Adventure
Bernese Alps , Eiger , Monch , Jungfrau, Switzerland, Europe, Alps

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from €2,613* per person8 DaysJune-August
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 5
Operator: Alps and Beyond 16 people max
The Bernese Alps are renowned worldwide for their famous peaks like the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, and for the scenic hiking trail that skirts the whole length of the mountain range.But there is a higher route, not so often explored, in the heart of these magnificent mountains, which follows the path of some of the most beautiful glaciers in the Alps and provides views of several of their famous 4,000-meter peaks. Our challenging, high altitude trek is almost completely on glaciers. With the leadership of a certified UIAGM/IFMGA alpine guide, you will have a fulfilling and extraordinary experience of this natural, awe-inspiring environment. On our last day we will descend on the Aletsch Glacier, which, with an expanse of more than 45 square miles, is the largest and longest glacier in western Eurasia. In December 2001, the Aletsch was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. No mountaineering experience is necessary for this itinerary, but you need to be in excellent physical condition and health to enjoy this trip, as glacier travel is demanding. You will also need to carry additional gear during the four days on glaciers, when we overnight at mountain huts at higher elevations and luggage is not available at night. While on the glaciers, you will be roped up and wearing crampons. There will be one guide for every 5-6 participants.

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Bernese Alps , Eiger , Monch , Jungfrau, Switzerland, Europe, Alps

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3 testimonials about the provider, Alps and Beyond:

  • Reviewer: K. Davis located in Chicago, IL USA
    Touring with Alps and Beyond has been one of the best and most satisfying experiences of my life. From my very first hiking trip around the beautiful northern Italian lakes to my magical last (but not final) walking trip of the wine and hazelnut region in Piemonte's Langhe of Italy. This company and its fine tour guides have introduced me to some of the most spectacular locations I have ever seen and because of their impeccable pre-planning and their highly knowledgeable tour guides I am always guaranteed gorgeous accomodations, personalized care, and a vacation full of memories and new friends that i will cherish for years to come. When touring Italy or Switzerland, I will only ever go through Alps and Beyond. For quality, service and trips beyond the 'tour-esty' there is no one who does it better.
  • Reviewer: Donna located in San Francisco, CA USA
    Alps and Beyond is an amazing company. Our trip was handled with lots of TLC and much expertise. The group relaxed and enjoyed the amazing scenery and hikes knowing that all the other details were very capable hands. Our guides, Anna and Bruno, made sure we all got up and over the mountain and had lots of fun at the same time. This remains one of our most memorable trips. Pure enjoyment. Our guides and Alps and Beyond are quite simply the best!
  • Reviewer: Rosanne located in Chicago, IL USA
    I was introduced to Alps and Beyond by a friend. I decided to attend their group trip to the Piedmonte Region of Italy, where the wine is plentiful and the food is amazing. They have such amazing connections to the logding and restaurants, that the trip far exceeded my expectations. If we saw something while riding in our Bus, Anna would make sure there was time to stop and seek out additional adventure. I cannot really put into words the details and care that is put into every day of the trip. A MUST!!

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Itinerary

Day 1 • Arrival 
Transfer on your own to the hotel in Ulrichen and meet your guide. Trip briefing and equipment check.

Day 2 • Ulrichen - Rhone Glacier 
Acclimatization hike at moderate elevation and in alpine territory Surrounded by an amphitheater of mountains, we reach our hotel at the foot of the Rhone Glacier.

Day 3 • Rhone Glacier - Grimsel Pass 
First glacier crossing of the week, enjoying a wonderful view of the Rhone Glacier framed by the Dammastock and the Galenstock. We descend to the Grimsel Pass, where vertical granite walls, worn smooth by the passage of glaciers, provide a dramatic setting.

Day 4 • Grimsel Pass - Oberaarjoch Hut  
We hike along the lateral moraine of the Oberaar Lake before starting our uphill climb of the glacier to reach the Oberaarjoch Hut, where we overnight. Great views of the U-shaped valley carved out by the Oberaar Glacier.

Day 5, 6, 7 • Finsteraarhorn Hut - Konkordia Hut - Fiesch
Three days in a mesmerizing and spectacular world of glaciers and ice, skirting some of the highest and most impressive peaks of the Bernese Alp. Each day, we leave the huts with crampons on and roped up. We admire summits as the Finsteraarhorn and Fiescherhorn and reach the Aletsch Glacier, surrounded by an overwhelming spectacle of glaciated mountains such as the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, and Aletschorn.

Day 8 • Departure
The trip ends in Fiesch. After breakfast transfer on your own to your next destination.

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