- 1:00 h
- 3.78 km
- 38 m
- 38 m
- 2,094 m
- 2,133 m
- 39 m
- Start: Belalp, Mountain Station
- Destination: Belalp, Aletschbord
From the cable car mountain station (2094 m above sea level) you go via Bruchegg and Hotel Belalp to Aletschbord (2130 m above sea level). Caution: Skiers may come towards you between the cable car mountain station and Bruchegg.
This is an easy and short 30-minute winter hike. From Aletschbord there is a fantastic view of the Great Aletsch Glacier in its winter attire. The Great Aletsch Glacier is part of the UNESCO Jungfrau-Aletsch World Natural Heritage. It is the largest and longest glacier in the Alps by area. The glacier length is 22.75 kilometers.
Afterwards, you can enjoy fine delicacies on the panoramic terrace of Hotel Belalp, bask in the sun, and admire the view of the Valais mountain world up to the Matterhorn.
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Directions
Belalp Mountain Station - Bruchegg - Aletschbord
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks are recommended in case there are no open places to stop or shop. Although the path is very well marked throughout, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons. Bring poles or other aids.
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; via Furka Pass in summer) - 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 (via the pass in summer) - Martigny: Autobahn 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 cable car to the car-free Belalp.
Paid parking spaces are available at Chienzlichrommu and the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters.
Further information is available at:
Blatten bei Naters can be reached from Brig or Naters by public transport.
You can reach Belalp from Blatten by aerial cableway.
The timetable and further travel information can be found at: www.belalp.ch
Additional information
Further information at: www.belalp.ch
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Recharge your energy for the return journey at Hotel Belalp.
Enjoy the unique view of the Great Aletsch Glacier at Aletschbord.
Safety guidelines
Use of the snowshoe routes and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause route changes. Blatten-Belalp Tourism assumes 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 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 litter and that of others with you.
- Bring additional sun protection. UV radiation at altitude can be especially strong in winter, even in cloudy weather.
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