Tour: Snowshoe Trail Bord-Trail

1:30 h
1.11 km
220 m
1 m
2,131 m
2,350 m
219 m
Start: Aletschbord, Belalp
Destination: Tyndall - Monument, Belalp

The Bord Trail leads from the Aletschbord up to the Tyndalldenkmal at 2351 metres above sea level and offers a dream view over the Valais mountains and the Great Aletsch Glacier.

The snowshoe trail starts at the Aletschbord. Here you can already enjoy a unique view of the Great Aletsch Glacier. The ascent leads past the Villa Tyndall (built in 1877) and up to the Tyndall monument (2351 metres 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."

The deep affection for her husband, the feelings of guilt over his tragic end and the attachment to the Belalp and its inhabitants were probably the motives for the stone memorial. John Tyndall (1820-1893) was an Irish physicist and mountaineer. From 1861 until his death, he spent his summers in the Swiss Alps, mainly at his favourite place, the Belalp.

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Directions

Aletschbord - Tyndall Monument

Tour information

Familiy-Friendly
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, snowshoes, clothing suitable for the weather, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks, should there be no refreshment or shopping facilities available or open. Although the trail is very well marked throughout, you should always have a suitable hiking map with you for safety reasons. Take sticks or other aids with you.

Directions & Parking facilities

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

Blatten bei Naters

From Brig you can reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters, then take the cable car to the car-free Belalp.

Paid parking is available in the Chienzlichrommu and in the multi-storey car park in Blatten near Naters.

You can find more info at:

www.belalp.ch

Blatten bei Naters can be reached by public transport from Brig or Naters.

You can reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car.

You can find the timetable and further information on how to get there at: www.belalp.ch

Literature

www.belalp.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Enjoy the unique view of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the Valais mountains at the Aletschbord and on the ascent to the Tyndall Monument.

Safety guidelines

Use of the snowshoe routes and information on this website is at your own risk. The conditions on site may cause changes to the route. Blatten-Belalp Tourism accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website.

Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the trail with a large scale map by clicking on "Print" at the top right of the page.
Use only marked trails and obey all signs and instructions - for your own safety, to protect grazing animals and out of respect for wildlife.
Be considerate of other trail users and the landscape. Take your litter and that of others with you.
Take extra sun protection with you. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even in overcast weather.

Map

www.belalp.ch

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Snowshoe Trail Bord Trail