- 1:30 h
- 1.11 km
- 220 m
- 1 m
- 2,131 m
- 2,350 m
- 219 m
- Start: Aletschbord, Belalp
- Destination: Tyndall Memorial, Belalp
The snowshoe trail begins at Aletschbord. Already here you can enjoy a unique view of the Great Aletsch Glacier. The ascent passes the Villa Tyndall (built 1877) and leads up to the Tyndall Memorial (2351 m. above sea level), which is dedicated to the Irish scientist John Tyndall.
The inscription reads:
"Raised to her all beloved by Luisa his wife to mark a place of memories."
"Erected by Luisa for her beloved husband to mark this place of remembrance."
The deep affection for her husband, the guilt feelings over his tragic end, and the connection with Belalp and its inhabitants were likely the motives for the stone memorial. John Tyndall (1820-1893) was an Irish physicist and mountaineer. From 1861 until his death he spent summers in the Swiss Alps, mainly at his favorite place, Belalp.
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Aletschbord - Tyndall Memorial
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Equipment
Sturdy footwear, snowshoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient food and drinks should be carried in case no refreshment or shopping options are available or open. Although the path is continuously very well marked, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons. Take poles or other aids with you.
Directions & Parking facilities
Arrival by car
From Western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or Northwest Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: Main road Sierre - Brig
From Northwest Switzerland: A6 Bern - Thun - Spiez: Main road Spiez - Kandersteg (car shuttle Lötschberg tunnel) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From Eastern and Central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round car shuttle Furka; summer via Furka pass) - Oberwald - Brig
From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenen Pass - Ulrichen – Brig
Or via Centovalli – Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig
From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel): Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard Tunnel (in summer via the pass) - Martigny: motorway A9 - Sierre: Main road Sierre – Brig
Or via Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig
Blatten bei Naters
From Brig you reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters, then continue by cable car to the car-free Belalp.
Paid parking spaces are available at Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters.
More information can be found at:
Blatten bei Naters is accessible from Brig or Naters by public transport.
You can reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car.
Timetables and further travel information can be found at: www.belalp.ch
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Enjoy the unique view of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the Valais mountains at Aletschbord and on the ascent to the Tyndall Memorial.
Safety guidelines
Use of the snowshoe routes and the information on this website is at your own risk. Local conditions may cause changes to the route. Blatten-Belalp Tourism accepts no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
- Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map by clicking on "Print" at the top right of the page.
- Use only marked trails and observe all signposts and instructions – for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
- Behave considerately towards other trail users and the landscape. Take your rubbish and that of others with you.
- Bring additional sun protection. UV rays at altitude can be especially strong in winter, even in overcast weather.
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