10 billion tons of ice. The Stoneman Glaciara takes you at two points directly to the largest glacier in the Alps.
As always: You choose your starting point yourself – the way it suits you best. You are also completely free to pick the date of your trip during the season.
Stages for your Silver tour (2 days) on the Stoneman Glaciara Hike
Bellwald » Fiesch
- 33,4 km
- 1.715 Hm
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Checkpoints:
- Bellwald
- Märjela
- Gratwanderung-Eggishorn
- Panoramaweg
- Moosfluh
- Lax
Fiesch » Bellwald
- 31,6 km
- 1.412 Hm
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Checkpoints:
- Fürgangen
- Reckingen
Variante 1
Bettmeralp » Reckingen
- 30 km
- 893 Hm
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Checkpoints:
- Lax
- Fürgangen
- Reckingen
Reckingen » Bettmeralp
- 35 km
- 2.233 Hm
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Checkpoints:
- Bellwald
- Märjela
- Gratwanderung-Eggishorn
- Panoramaweg
- Moosfluh
Variante 2
Bettmeralp » Blitzingen
- 36,1 km
- 1.062 Hm
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Checkpoints:
- Lax
- Fürgangen
Blitzingen » Bettmeralp
- 28,9 km
- 2.054 Hm
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Checkpoints:
- Reckingen
- Bellwald
- Märjela
- Gratwanderung-Eggishorn
- Panoramaweg
- Moosfluh
Blitzingen » Bettmeralp
- 28,9 km
- 2.054 Hm
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Checkpoints:
- Bellwald
- Märjela
- Gratwanderung-Eggishorn
- Panoramaweg
- Moosfluh
Bettmeralp » Ernen
- 12,8 km
- 265 Hm
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Checkpoints:
- Lax
Ernen » Blitzingen
- 23,3 km
- 797 Hm
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Checkpoints:
- Fürgangen
- Reckingen
10 tips for your silver tour (2 days) on the Stoneman Glaciara Hike
- The Stoneman Glaciara can be done in three days. Start at 9am at the latest, depending on your performance level and length of day. This way you have enough buffer for breaks – especially at the many highlights and attractions – or if something unforeseen happens.
- If you have booked an overnight stay, e.g. at a hut: Do you have everything with you that you need for the night?
- Before you start, take a close look at the route map in your starter pack and read the stage descriptions. Memorize the hazard zones in particular!
- Check the weather forecast and bring appropriate clothing. Remember, you will be running at an altitude of over 2,000 metres. There it is up to 12° C colder than in the valley in the same weather. Remember: the weather can change quickly in the Alps!
- Despite the dense signposting, use a GPS device with the current GPS track as a precaution. This way you won't lose any time if you miss a sign.
- You will receive the latest GPS track with your starter package reservation by e-mail three days prior to your start or on site at the official issuing offices and lodging partners.
- Take enough water and food with you. Be sure to refill your water reserves whenever possible. Maybe the next water station is temporarily unavailable.
- Take your time to read the information board at the checkpoints. That way you can relax, pause for a moment and prepare for the next stage.
- Inform your official issuing office if you return later than planned or have to cancel. You will find the phone number on the route map in your starter package.
- Take a whistle with you if you're riding alone!
For Silver and Bronze hikers and trailrunners, we recommend the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. It stops at: Mörel · Betten Talstation · Grengiols · Lax · Fiesch Sport- + Feriencenter · Fiesch ·
Fürgangen-Bellwald Talstation · Niederwald · Blitzingen · Biel (Goms) · Gluringen · Reckingen.
The train leaves every hour between 6.33 am and 9.33 pm from Mörel towards Reckingen, in the opposite direction every hour between 6.29 am and 8.29 pm, as well as at 9.10 pm and 11.06 pm.