4. Three Days of Hiking in the Riederalp Region
Important Information
When ?
August 29-31, 2025
Duration of the Trip
3 days (4 to 6 h of hiking per day)
Distance
6 to 15 km per day
Elevation Gain
> 800 m per day
Technical Difficulty (?)
Niveau 1 – Sentier facile
Chemins larges et stables • Aucune difficulté particulière
Niveau 2 – Terrain irrégulier
Présence de racines/pierres • Pentes modérées
Niveau 3 – Terrain de montagne
Sentiers plus raides ou étroits • Passages techniques possibles
Niveau 4 – Terrain engagé
Passages exposés • Hors sentier possible • Pied sûr indispensable
Physical Difficulty (?)
Niveau 1 – Très facile
2 à 3h de marche • Peu de dénivelé • Accessible à tous
Niveau 2 – Facile
3 à 5h • Jusqu’à ~600 m de dénivelé • Effort modéré
Niveau 3 – Soutenu
5 à 7h • 800 à 1200 m de dénivelé • Bonne condition physique
Niveau 4 – Exigeant
6 à 8h et + • Jusqu’à 1500 m de dénivelé • Très bonne endurance
Where
Riederalp
Number of Participants
2 minimum – 8 maximum
Price per person : 60 CHF per day – 180 CHF for the full trip
*Excluding transportation, accommodation, and meals costs
Hike Description :
Routes leading to the largest and longest glacier in the Alps. Unforgettable moments include exploring the glacier while learning about glacial phenomena. The Aletsch Glacier forms the heart of the UNESCO Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage Site. Enjoy incredible views of the glacier from the Aletsch Forest, as well as breathtaking vistas of the Valais and Bernese Alps.
Equipment :
- Good hiking boots, high-cut, waterproof, with a solid tread
- Warm clothing for breaks (fleece, down jacket, windbreaker)
- Rain gear
- 1 l of water (bottle or hydration pack)
- Sunglasses, hat, ad sunscreen
Pique-nique pour le midi du premier jour et petits encas (il y aura des auberges sur l’itinéraire)
- Binoculars (if you have them)
- Camera (optional)
- Trekking poles (if needed)
- Your personal first-aid kit
Registration & Information:
Vous pouvez contacter Chocard Aventure via le bouton « Je souhaite refaire cette sortie we can send you an email to organize and confirm your registration for your upcoming outing.
