GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Aletsch Glacier
The Aletsch Glacier occupies a major valley-glacier system in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland. It connects high accumulation areas near the Jungfrau region with a lower tongue and meltwater drainage.
Fast Facts
- The glacier lies within the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage landscape.
- Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau are prominent peaks of the neighbouring northern Alpine wall.
- Its meltwater drains through the Massa into the Rhône system.
Connected lessons
- Aletsch GlacierMap, explanation and practice
- Alpine relief, glaciers and riversGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- AlpsRelated places
- MatterhornRelated places
- Rhône RiverRelated places