- 0:45 h
- 1.97 km
- 95 m
- 34 m
- 2,095 m
- 2,175 m
- 80 m
- Start: Belalp cable car mountain station
- Destination: Aletschbord
The starting point of this snowshoe trail is the top station of the cable car (2094 m above sea level). The trail then leads to Bruchegg (watch out for oncoming skiers) and towards the restaurant Kristall.
At the beginning the trail is a bit steep, but after 10 minutes you are at the junction and the trail flattens out. Above the restaurant you continue to the Lüsgersee (2094 m a.s.l.) and from there you continue to the station of the Färrichlift. Here you take the Aletschbordtrail past the Lüsgakiosk and on the Hotel Belalp nd Aletschbord. At the Aletschbord you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the Valais mountains. Afterwards, enjoy a refreshment stop at the Hotel Belalp.
The 30-minute hike back to the starting point (Belalp cablecar station) takes you along the Aletschbordtrail. Another option is to descend directly to Blatten via the "Holzji" snowshoe trail.
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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.
You can find more information at:
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
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Enjoy the view of the Great Aletsch Glacier from the Aletschbord
- Enjoy a coffee or something fine from the menu in the Hotel Belalp
- Enjoy a fine glass of wine and a peace of local chees at the Lüsgakiosk
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.
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