Lying between the Matterhorn to the South and the Eiger to the North, the Aletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in Europe and lies at the heart of a classic alpine environment. Beneath the peaks lies the small village of Fiesch, an ideal base from which to get active in the Alps! You'll travel by cable car from Fiesch onto Feischeralp for a panoramic walk and the chance to see some of the local wildlife. You then take to two wheels for an exhilarating ride down the valley ' with the option of a more demanding route for those that wish.

You'll take the spectacular cable car ride to the summit of Eggishorn at 2927m. Then descend from the peak to the Aletsch Glacier below and take a guided walk onto the ice. With a hunt for minerals in one of the world's richest mineral quarries and free time to enjoy the thrills and spills of white water rafting and visit Zermatt and the Matterhorn ' this is alpine action at its best.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Trip starts in Zurich; transfer by train to Fiesch2 Cable car to Fiescheralp, walk to Riederalp & visit Nature Centre3 Mountain biking between Oberwald & Fiesch4 Cable car to Eggishorn; walk down and onto Aletsch Glacier5 Free: optional excursions/activities6 Looking for 'Cat's Gold in a mineral quarry7 White water rafting in Oberwald (optional)8 Trip ends in Zurich

Transport, accommodation and meals:Train, post/public bus, cable cars, bike, on foot Hostel (7nts) The rooms in the hostel will be either twin or four bedded, with en suite facilities. 7 breakfasts & 7 dinners
Other costs:International airfare not included. Airport tax abroad not included.
Other info: Minimum age: 8 years This holiday uses simple but comfortable accommodation as a base for active days in the great outdoors. Walks average 5 hours.
Group size: Maximum 16 people. 3-5 families.
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Climate: Summer.
Trip Reference: FAL