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Across the mountain resorts in the dataset, glacier touring is predominantly practised during the summer season, while select destinations such as Cervinia and Silvaplana also operate activities across the spring and autumn months, and others like Fiesch, Pontresina, and Saas-Fee continue into autumn.\n\nSeveral Alpine resorts offer distinct itineraries led by local mountain guides. In Fiesch, visitors can experience guided treks onto the Great Aletsch Glacier or view the area along the Aletsch Panorama Trail. Pontresina provides guided trekking on the Pers Glacier, a major tributary of the Morteratsch Glacier, which can also be accessed near St. Moritz. Saas-Fee caters to multiple experience levels, featuring beginner walks as well as advanced high-alpine expeditions. In Italy, Champoluc offers guided treks starting from Punta Indren toward the base of Castor and Pollux, whereas Cervinia provides specialized glacier trekking courses and high-altitude ice climbing. 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