--- title: "Sport climbing on the Belalp" url: "https://www.belalp.ch/en/tour/sport-climbing-on-the-belalp" description: "The walls at the Belalp climbing garden consist of rough gneiss and granite. At almost 3000m above sea level, you climb here in alpine surroundings with a magnificent panoramic view and corresponding summer freshness. Note: there are still snow remnants at the start in spring. Sector Hülsenhorn Well done Zuber 6b Schneeschueträttu 6a Der Felix 5+ Gilmor 5c Z'hool Tomi 5b Der hüeru Schlussul 5a Die feinu Hägu 5a+ Gar nit optimal 4c+ Sector Sparrweng Old Michi 6b+ Via Trunksucht 6a Winedäfi 6b Double Reti 5c Näscht Twins P Tschess uf um Rigg 6b King Rälf 6a+ Nit gäru Nusse? 7a Firmainträss P Siska 5c Chride 6a+ Maintenant c'est bon 6b+ Alti Ritschgera 6b" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2835762/3baed037a44c6abc805df1ebe01ebb76638ee2d95de95c3a70f833c8cd3cbe81/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Blatten-Belalp > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Sport climbing on the Belalp ============================ - Tip - 706 m long - Alpine climbing - 1:00 h - 706 m - 191 m - 82 m - 2,865 m - 2,977 m - - Start: Belalp climbing area - Destination: Belalp climbing area Climbing at almost 3,000m above sea level on the Belalp! The walls at the Belalp climbing garden consist of rough gneiss and granite. At almost 3000m above sea level, you climb here in alpine surroundings with a magnificent panoramic view and corresponding summer freshness. Note: there are still snow remnants at the start in spring. **Sector Hülsenhorn** Well done Zuber 6b Schneeschueträttu 6a Der Felix 5+ Gilmor 5c Z'hool Tomi 5b Der hüeru Schlussul 5a Die feinu Hägu 5a+ Gar nit optimal 4c+ **Sector Sparrweng** Old Michi 6b+ Via Trunksucht 6a Winedäfi 6b Double Reti 5c Näscht Twins P Tschess uf um Rigg 6b King Rälf 6a+ Nit gäru Nusse? 7a Firmainträss P Siska 5c Chride 6a+ Maintenant c'est bon 6b+ Alti Ritschgera 6b Read more Blatten-Belalp Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (100%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions From the mountain station of the Sparrhorn chairlift, you reach the entry points of the Hülsenhorn and Sparrweng sectors in around 30 minutes. Read more Equipment  In addition to the usual climbing equipment - 60m single rope - 12 quickdraws Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** **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: 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 take the aerial cableway to the car-free Belalp. Read more **Parking** Paid parking spaces are available at Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters. More information can be found at: Read more **Public transportation** Blatten bei Naters is accessible by public transport from Brig or Naters. You can reach the Belalp from Blatten by aerial cableway/gondola. The timetable and further travel information can be found at: Read more Literature **Climbing guide Upper Valais** Goms / Aletsch-Brig / Simplon / Visp / Saastal / Mattertal / Raron-Siders Read more Safety guidelines Even if it looks tempting in films: rock climbing in nature is not for beginners. In addition to the right equipment and strength, a solid education and practice in securing techniques are needed. Those who are properly secured hardly ever suffer serious accidents when rock climbing. The 5 most important tips: - Learn securing techniques and never let go of the brake rope while securing - Question the securing behaviour of rope partners and address mistakes - Do a partner check – especially check knots - Agree on commands and signals beforehand - Wear a helmet, remove finger rings Source: Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - party - party - Parade - Worth a visit - 360° picture - Slope - Slope - Tours 12.06 km - Alpine climbing 0.00 km - Alpine climbing 0.03 km - Alpine climbing - Webcams - Media Contact 3904 Naters Download GPX file - - - -