Ticket Fiescheralp with Viewpoint Eggishorn from Fiesch return
You take the cable car from Fiesch up to the car-free Fiescheralp in the Aletsch Arena. From there, you can take the gondola to Eggishorn and admire the Great Aletsch Glacier from a bird's-eye view.
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Highlights
- Visit the Eggishorn viewpoint overlooking the Aletsch Glacier
- View the longest glacier in the Alps
- Enjoy the panoramic view of the Valais and Bernese 4000-metre peaks
- Use the mountain restaurant in the Panorama Restaurant Eggishorn (optional)
Description
With the modern cable car, you ride up from Fiesch to the car-free Fiescheralp. The Fiescheralp is situated at 2,212 meters above sea level and serves as an ideal starting point for hikes and excursions.
To reach the Eggishorn viewpoint, you take the cable car from Fiescheralp. The cable car takes you up to the Eggishorn at 2,869 meters above sea level – from there, you get one of the best views of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the surrounding high mountains.
Eggishorn Viewing Platform
- Unobstructed 360° view of the Great Aletsch Glacier, Fiesch Valley, Rhone Valley, and numerous four-thousanders
- Observation deck with binoculars and panoramic displays
- Mountain restaurant with terrace and snacks/drinks
- Starting point for panoramic walks and hikes
- Eggishorn is the highest publicly accessible point in the Aletsch Arena.
Fiesch cable car to Fiescheralp
- Fiesch (valley station) 1049 m above sea level.
- Fiescheralp (mountain station) 2212 m above sea level.
The journey takes approximately 10 minutes.
Fiescheralp Cable Car to Eggishorn
- Fiescheralp (valley station) 2212 m above sea level
- Eggishorn 2866 m above sea level
The journey takes approximately 8 minutes.
Please note that you need to change to the cable car to Eggishorn at Fiescheralp.
The Great Aletsch Glacier
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- approximately 20 km in length
Hike overlooking the Aletsch Glacier
Several hiking trails start from Eggishorn offering spectacular views of the Aletsch Glacier, such as towards Märjelensee or Bettmerhorn. The most popular route is the Eggishorn - Bettmerhorn - Bettmeralp trail.
Luggage transport
- Two pieces of luggage per person are transported free of charge.
- For additional luggage, luggage carts (for a fee) can be rented. All transports are valid for trips from the valley to the plateau (Fiesch-Fiescheralp) and are only permitted within the railway premises.
Swiss Activity Tip
On Fiescheralp you will find more than 15 accommodation options, mainly holiday apartments and huts. These include rooms with dogs and lodgings that are well suited for cyclists.
Traveling with wheelchair
- The cable car between Fiesch and Fiescheralp is wheelchair accessible with step-free entry and exit.
- On Fiescheralp: Accessible paths, viewing platforms, toilets, and e-taxis available.
- The gondola to Eggishorn is wheelchair accessible (please register in advance).
Traveling with strollers
Transporting strollers is generally straightforward since trains and stations are designed to be accessible for everyone.
Traveling with Dog
Dogs (over 30 cm shoulder height) require a dog ticket (50% of the regular second-class ticket, but at least the set minimum fare). Smaller dogs can travel for free in carriers.
Please observe local rules such as leash requirements in certain areas to protect the environment and other passengers.
Inclusions
- Included:
Return ticket Fiesch-Fiescheralp-Eggishorn
- Included:
Two pieces of luggage per person (Fiesch-Fiescheralp)
Meeting point
Talstation Fiesch, Fieschertalstrasse 1, 3984 Fiesch
Important information
- Check the timetables for your travel day on the Aletscharena website before you go and make sure the lifts you want to use are running. They alternate between maintenance periods. You can’t cancel the activity afterwards if you couldn’t use it because of maintenance.
- Return tickets are valid for 30 days each
- Keep in mind that from 17.08.2026, there may be restrictions due to construction work.
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