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Aletsch Glacier: Round-trip Cable Car Ticket to Eggishorn

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Aletsch Glacier: Round-trip Cable Car Ticket to Eggishorn
4.268293 out of 5 stars
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4.268293 out of 5 stars
41 reviews

Travel from the valley via the car-free mountain village Fiescheralp to the View Point Eggishorn for a spectacular view on the Great Aletsch Glacier (UNESCO) with a round-trip cable car ticket.

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Highlights

  • See the longest glacier in the Alps - the Great Aletsch Glacier
  • Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the panoramic views
  • Soak up the stunning scenery at this UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Quickest way to see the full Great Aletsch Glacier
  • View on Valais 4000m peaks, incl. Matterhorn and Jungfrau

Full description

Take a 20-minute cable car journey from Fiesch towards Eggishorn. Make a quick change at Fiescheralp which is easy and suitable for those with limited mobility; the Eggishorn is suitable for wheelchairs and prams.

When you reach the top of Eggishorn, head over to the impressive viewpoint at an altitude of 2869 meters. Admire the full length and vastness of the Great Aletsch Glacier in all its glory from the viewing platform. The Great Aletsch Glacier is with its 20 km length the biggest glacier in the Alps, and heart of the UNESCO World Nature Heritage Site "Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch". Turn around and get a view of the higher peaks and most famous mountains of Switzerland. Observe the Mönch, the Eiger, the Jungfrau and Aletschhorn to the north, and .Weisshorn, the Mischabel group with the Dom, and the Matterhorn itself towards the west.

For the sportive ones, hike to the top of Eggishorn (single trail, 30 minutes one way) for an unforgettable 360° view and make your unique Instagram picture.
Or just walk around the viewpoint on the informative circular themed trail or make you picture at the the sign of the “Grand Tour of Switzerland” by Switzerland Tourism, which offers an outstanding spot for a photo.

Use your round-trip cable car ticket to return back to Fiesch where you tour ends.

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  • Cable car ticket (roundtrip)

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Go to the new Infocenter at Aletsch Bahnen Ost, Fieschertalstrasse 1.

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4.3 /5

based on 41 reviews

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    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    3.6/5
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Corinne – FranceMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanySeptember 7, 2024 – Verified booking
This visit depends on the weather, but you should have been there at least once to see how nature moves
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GetYourGuide traveler – ArgentinaSeptember 7, 2024 – Verified booking
The QR code was not readable at the ticket machines for going up and down the glacier, which caused discomfort among the employees.

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