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Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland

cover photo by Roberto1977

Location added by Roberto1977

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 8.0 (average on 1 votes)

Coordinates : 46.449174, 8.076027 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Definitely the landscape. The ideal would be to be able to go several times so that you have different light conditions... In the morning the sun is at dx in the afternoon in the left. If the day is clear you can see in the distance both the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. If you decide to walk there are also small ponds. I also heard the alarm cry of the marmots but I did not see any, while I saw several crows.

Recommended equipment : Definitely a wide angle for the landscape and maybe even a canvas to get details and maybe be able to photograph the animals. As for clothing the ideal would be boots and even a sweatshirt or jacket since at 2900mt, the time can change quickly.

Best months : In my opinion, the best time is from late spring to autumn. I believe that in winter with snow you cannot distinguish the language of the glacier from the surrounding mountains.

How to get there : In Auto for those arriving from Milan we proceed to Domodossola, follow for the Simplon, descend to Brig and point to Fiesch. There are three places to take the gondola. The best and most scenic is Eggishorn. The others are Moret-Filet and Betten.

Visits : There is no entrance fee, but the gondolas are obviously paid for and not a little... To climb up to Eggishorn you take 2 and the current cost is 49 CHF (and they are in total 15 mins of journey).

Notes : Swiss francs especially for parking because ticket distributors do not work with Euros. The language is German, English and a bit of Italian. Halfway through (between the first and second gondolas) there are bars and hotels where you can eat (watch the prices) and also at the top there is a bar with tables. Toilet at gondola stations.

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Sunrise: 05:52, Sunset: 20:55

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