BIVOUAC ALPJA & BORDIERHÜTTE

A two-day hike through the hidden and little-known Riedbach Valley to the Ried Glacier. The path leads through a larch forest and a beautiful glacier front landscape to the Alpja (Schafalp). In early summer, thousands of alpine roses bloom here! This is a great place for a night under the stars.

The descent is via the Matterta valley (Zermatt) where we can see another 4,000 metres. Very mountainous landscapes all along the trek!

ABOUT THE ADVENTURE

CHF 250.- per person / 4 pers. min. / The price is degressive depending on the number of participants.

06 June to 15 October

Group size: 4 - 10 persons

Difficulty: Medium

Meeting in Gasenried for the start of the trek. Climb to the Alpja to set up camp. Description of the environment, aperitif and dip in the river.

The next day, the real trek begins! From the Alpja, we climb up the path to the Riedgletscher. The flat and easy glacier crossing is marked with reflective poles. Then a short climb to the Bordierhütte.

The descent path leads across the valley (Matterta) to Zermatt. The hike will give us a view of other 4,000’s in this very mountainous region.

DAY 1

Ascent to Alpja

Equipment: Anti-sweat underwear, warm clothes for the night in the bivouac and a waterproof jacket in case of bad weather, poles, 2.5L water bottles, thermos flask, 35L bag, mountain boots, inflatable mattress, sleeping bag, picnic.

Difficulty: 2.7 km – 440m ascent

  • 12:30 – Check-up and departure from the car park in Gasenried.
  • 14.00 – Arrival in Alpja.
  • 14:30 – Set up camp, entertainment throughout the afternoon.
  • 19:00 – Dinner by the fire and sleepover.

DAY 2

Climb to the Bordierhütte and then descend the other side

Equipment: Anti-sweat underwear, warm clothes for the night in the bivouac and a waterproof jacket in case of bad weather, poles, 2.5L water bottles, thermos flask, 35L bag, mountain boots, picnic.

Difficulty: 4 km – 790m ascent + / 8.2 km – 1200m decline –

  • 07:30 – Breakfast and tidy up the camp. Drop off the equipment for the rest of the trek.
  • 08:30 – Departure for the ascent to the hut.
  • 11:00 – Arrival at Bordierhütte, aperitif & picnic.
  • 12:30 – Descent from the hut to Alpja via Mittelberg, on the other side, view of the Weisshorn!
  • 16:30 – In Alpja, pick up the equipment left behind.
  • 17:30 – Arrival in Gasenried, quite a descent!

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