Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch

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Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch is a protected area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site between the Valais and the Bernese Highlands in the Swiss Alps. It was known as Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn until its name was changed in 2007. This site is mostly known for its unspoilt mountain landscape. It is a rather diverse landscape, ranging from the arid dry landscape of the Rhone valley over mountain forests and glaciated areas to peaks of more than 4000 metres.

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Do not walk on the glacier if you don't know what you are doing. Crevasses can be covered by snow and are often invisible. If you are interested in a glacier tour, you can book a tour with a local guide.

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This site is mostly known for its unspoilt mountain landscape. It is a rather diverse landscape, ranging from the arid dry landscape of the Rhone valley over mountain forests and glaciated areas to peaks of more than 4000 metres. This is quite a huge area and getting there will mainly depend on which part you want to visit. The site is dominated by high peaks and glaciers in the centre and traversing it from north to south or vice-versa is all but impossible without appropriate gear and a mountain guide in most areas. Access is possible from several locations in the north (Bernese Highlands) and in the south (Valais). From the south, access is possible at the following places (from west to east): Those are the access points from the north (from west to east): The site is completely open and there is no restriction or fee on access. The site mostly lies in high altitude terrain and getting around is only possible by foot or on skies. Trails are marked at regular intervals with yellow signposts and with red/white markings on stones in places without a proper path. There is an abundance of hiking trails in this area. Due to the mountainous terrain, most of the trails are actually on or around the perimeter of the site. Do not walk on the glacier if you don't know what you are doing. Crevasses can be covered by snow and are often invisible. If you are interested in a glacier tour, you can book a tour with a local guide....

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This is quite a huge area and getting there will mainly depend on which part you want to visit. The site is dominated by high peaks and glaciers in the centre and traversing it from north to south or vice-versa is all but impossible without appropriate gear and a mountain guide in most areas. Access is possible from several locations in the north (Bernese Highlands) and in the south (Valais). From the south, access is possible at the following places (from west to east): Those are the access points from the north (from west to east): The site is completely open and there is no restriction or fee on access. The site mostly lies in high altitude terrain and getting around is only possible by foot or on skies. Trails are marked at regular intervals with yellow signposts and with red/white markings on stones in places without a proper path. There is an abundance of hiking trails in this area.

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This is quite a huge area and getting there will mainly depend on which part you want to visit. The site is dominated by high peaks and glaciers in the centre and traversing it from north to south or vice-versa is all but impossible without appropriate gear and a mountain guide in most areas. Access is possible from several locations in the north (Bernese Highlands) and in the south (Valais). From the south, access is possible at the following places (from west to east): Those are the access points from the north (from west to east): The site is completely open and there is no restriction or fee on access. The site mostly lies in high altitude terrain and getting around is only possible by foot or on skies. Trails are marked at regular intervals with yellow signposts and with red/white markings on stones in places without a proper path. There is an abundance of hiking trails in this area....

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Getting Around

The site mostly lies in high altitude terrain and getting around is only possible by foot or on skies. Trails are marked at regular intervals with yellow signposts and with red/white markings on stones in places without a proper path. There is an abundance of hiking trails in this area. Due to the mountainous terrain, most of the trails are actually on or around the perimeter of the site. Do not walk on the glacier if you don't know what you are doing. Crevasses can be covered by snow and are often invisible. If you are interested in a glacier tour, you can book a tour with a local guide.

Where to Stay

Do not walk on the glacier if you don't know what you are doing. Crevasses can be covered by snow and are often invisible. If you are interested in a glacier tour, you can book a tour with a local guide.

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Do not walk on the glacier if you don't know what you are doing. Crevasses can be covered by snow and are often invisible. If you are interested in a glacier tour, you can book a tour with a local guide.

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Do not walk on the glacier if you don't know what you are doing. Crevasses can be covered by snow and are often invisible. If you are interested in a glacier tour, you can book a tour with a local guide.

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This photo of the Aletsch Glacier was taken in the summer of 2016 near the Eggishorn viewpoint.

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snow covered mountain during daytime

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a blue hole in the middle of a glacier

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snow covered trees during daytime

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A series of colorful cable cars travel over a snowy landscape flanked by a dense forest of evergreen and deciduous trees. The scene captures the tranquility of winter in a mountainous region, with the soft light illuminating the treetops.

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Hiking in winter!

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green trees on mountain under blue sky during daytime

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Les Pyrénées.

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This photo of the Aletsch Glacier was taken in the summer of 2016 near the Eggishorn viewpoint.

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snow covered mountain during daytime

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a blue hole in the middle of a glacier