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Winter hike: Belalp mountain station - Aletschbord

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This winter hiking trail leads from the top station of the cable car along the connecting road to Bruchegg and on to the Aletschbord. A fantastic view of the Great Aletsch Glacier is guaranteed!

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moderate

Distance 3.8 km

1:00 h

38 m

2,133 m

2,094 m

From the top station of the cable car (2094 m above sea level) via Bruchegg and Hotel Belalp to the Aletschbord (2130 m above sea level). Caution: Between the cable car mountain station and Bruchegg, skiers may be approaching.

This is an easy and short 30-minute winter hike. From the Aletschbord there is a fantastic view of the Great Aletsch Glacier in its winter guise. The Great Aletsch Glacier is part of the UNESCO Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage Site. In terms of area, it is the largest and longest glacier in the Alps. The length of the glacier is 22.75 kilometres.

Afterwards, you can enjoy fine delicacies on the panorama terrace at the Hotel Belalp, soak up the sun and enjoy the view of the Valais mountains all the way to the Matterhorn.

Author’s recommendation

Recharge your batteries at the Hotel Belalp for the way back.

Enjoy the unique view of the Great Aletsch Glacier from the Aletschbord.

Author

Blatten-Belalp Tourismus

Update: April 24, 2023

Difficulty

moderate

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Highest point

Aletschbord, 2,133 m

Lowest point

Mountain station, Belalp, 2,094 m

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0.1 km

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3.7 km

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Safety information

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 their 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.

Tips and hints

Further information at: www.belalp.ch

Start

Belalp, mountain station (2,095 m)

Coordinates:

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2'641'240E 1'135'752N

46.371881, 7.974603

DMS

46°22'18.8"N 7°58'28.6"E

UTM

32T 421134 5135878

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Destination

Belalp, Aletschbord

Turn-by-turn directions

Belalp mountain station - Bruchegg - Aletschbord

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

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

By road

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.

Parking

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

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'641'240E 1'135'752N

46.371881, 7.974603

DMS

46°22'18.8"N 7°58'28.6"E

UTM

32T 421134 5135878

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Equipment

Sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks, should there be no refreshment stops 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.

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

3.8 km

Duration

1:00 h

Ascent

38 m

Descent

38 m

Highest point

2,133 m

Lowest point

2,094 m

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