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Konkordia & the Aletsch Glacier - Bernese Oberland

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Trekking holiday in switzerland High on the Bernese Oberland


  • A high-level alpine traverse of Switzerland`s Bernese Oberland
  • Climbing to the high point at the Alpine summit of Abeni Flue
  • Trekking across Konkordia and Aletsch, Europe`s biggest glacial system
  • The Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, some of the Alps most impressive peaks
  • Mountain holiday that serves as an excellent introduction to glacier travel

Superb alpine trekking holiday adventure trekking with some easy climbing in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. Close to the picturesque ski town of Grindelwald in Switzerland, the Bernese Oberland is one of the most impressive mountain groups in the entire Alps of Europe. This adventurous walking holiday making a high-level trekking traverse of the range with some easy climbing sections, amongst a collection of dramatic alpine peaks of the Bernese Oberland which includes the famous trilogy of Eiger (3970m/13,022ft), Monch (4099m/13,445ft) and Jungfrau (4158m/13,638ft). Our alpine walking route will negotiate high and rugged terrain, including the Aletsch alpine glacial system which has its heart at the junction of glaciers known as Konkordia. Trekking across several airy alpine mountain passes and overnighting in spectacularly situated Bernese Oberland refuges, we also make an ascent to the snow-capped summit of Abeni Flue (3962m/12,995ft). From this high vantage point, our climbing effort is rewarded with a magnificent alpine panorama that includes the Matterhorn, distant Mont Blanc and the stunning pyramidal peak of the Finsteraarhorn (4274m/14,019ft), the highest summit in the Bernese Oberland. This is an excellent walking holiday and an ideal introduction to glacier trekking and climbing easy Alpine peaks.

Trip Guide

This is real mountain travel, following good trails to the snowline and also involving sections of scrambling, snowslope climbing and glacier travel, where ropes, crampons and an ice-axe will be used. We average 6 to 8 hours walking each day, with some longer days and tough climbs.

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