- 3:20 h
- 6.51 km
- 816 m
- 50 m
- 1,330 m
- 2,132 m
- 802 m
- Start: Blatten bei Naters
- Destination: Belalp, Aletschbord
The starting point for this snowshoe hike is Blatten bei Naters. Between the hamlet of Rischinen and Aletschbord, you will experience nature at its finest.
Via Egga, you walk in the direction of Holzji, where you can observe wildlife from the observation post. Then continue through the snowy forest to a clearing, from where you can enjoy a unique view of the Great Aletsch Glacier. Follow the path to your destination, Aletschbord, and enjoy the panoramic view of the Valais mountains and the largest glacier stream in the Alps.
At the historic Hotel Belalp, you can refresh yourself with food and drinks for the return journey, which takes 30 minutes along the panoramic road from Aletschbord to the cable car.
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Arrival by car
From Western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or Northwestern Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: Main road Sierre - Brig
From Northwestern 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; in 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: Highway A9 - Sierre: Main road Sierre – Brig
Or via Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig
Blatten bei Naters
From Brig, reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters, then continue by cable car to the car-free Belalp.
Paid parking is available at Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters.
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Blatten bei Naters is accessible by public transport from Brig or Naters.
You can reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car.
Timetable and further travel information can be found at: www.belalp.ch
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- Watch for animals at the Holzji wildlife observation post
- Stop for refreshments at the mountain guide's hut on Egga or at the Hotel Belalp
Safety guidelines
Use of the snowshoe routes and information on this website is at your own risk. Local conditions may cause changes to the route. Blatten-Belalp Tourism assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
- Carry a map. Download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map by clicking "Print" at the top right of the page.
- Use only marked trails and follow all signs 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 waste and that of others with you.
- Bring additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even in cloudy weather.
- Assess your own abilities and fitness well. The route is generally at your own responsibility.
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