Slightly hidden on the Blattenstrasse is the Baji climbing area. The rock, which is up to 35m high, has a unique structure and is ideal for climbing for young and old.
Sector Baji
Alligator 5c+
Krokodil 5c
Trax 5c+
Hidden Line 6a+
Efeu 5c
Baji Verschneidung 5c+
Bambino 6a
Crash 6a
Kombination Bambino / Crash 5c
Baji
Baji
Take the post bus from Brig to Naters, Massegga. From here, follow the road for about 250m until a small path branches off to the right. The climbing wall is even visible from the road, depending on the state of the foliage.
Even if it looks so tempting in films: Rock climbing in nature is not for greenhorns. In addition to suitable equipment and strength, you need sound training and practice in belaying techniques. Because if you are properly secured, serious accidents hardly ever happen when rock climbing.
The 5 most important tips:
Besides the usual climbing equipment
Thanks to the south-facing location, climbing can also be done here in winter.
Arrival by car
From western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or north-western Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre - Brig
From north-western Switzerland: A6 Berne - Thun - Spiez: main road Spiez - Kandersteg (Lötschberg tunnel car transport) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From eastern and central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round Furka car transport; in summer via Furka Pass) - Oberwald - Brig
From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenenpass - Ulrichen - Brig
Or via Centovalli - Domodossola - Simplonpass - Brig
From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel): Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard tunnel (over the pass in summer) - Martigny: A9 motorway - Sierre: Sierre - Brig main road.
Or via Domodossola - Simplon Pass - Brig
Massegga
From Brig you reach Massegga via Naters.
There are no parking spaces at Massegga itself. Cars can be parked in Naters.
The Baji climbing area is located near the Massegga bus stop. This can be reached by public transport from Brig or Naters.
Climbing Guide / Climbing Guide Oberwallis
Goms / Aletsch-Brig / Simplon / Visp / Saastal / Mattertal / Raron-Siders
Climbing area Baji: SAC entry
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