Day 1: Blatten bei Naters – Belalp
- 2:20 h
- 3.68 km
- 731 m
- 5 m
- 1,328 m
- 2,059 m
- Difficulty: medium
- Start: Brig
- Destination: Belalp
From Blatten near Naters, the walk continues uphill towards Belalp. The path climbs steadily, winding its way through the Valais mountain landscape. Along the way, there are frequent views of the surrounding peaks and the Rhône Valley. Once you reach Belalp, the first stage of the day comes to an end. You’ll spend the night here and can prepare for the days of walking ahead.If you’d like to shorten the ascent or avoid additional elevation gain, you can alternatively take the cable car from Blatten up to Belalp.
Overnight stay: in Belalp.
Good to know
Safety guidelines
- Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. Local conditions may necessitate changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website.
- Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail along with a large-scale map by clicking “Print” in the upper right corner of the page.
- Use only marked hiking trails and follow all trail signs and instructions.
- Close gates behind you after passing through.
- Be considerate of other trail users, plants, and animals.
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Pavements
- Street (2%)Asphalt (6%)Trail (92%)
Equipment
- We recommend:
- Sturdy shoes
- Clothing appropriate for the weather
- Rain gear
- Headwear
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Picnic lunch
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Hiking poles
- A printed copy of the route description
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereTake Cantonal Road 19 to the Brig exit, then from Naters, follow Blattenstrasse to the Blatten-Belalp cable car valley station in Blatten near Naters.ParkingLarge, paid parking lot at the valley station of the Blatten-Belalp cable car.Public transportationFrom the Brig train station, take bus line 624 to the Blatten b. Naters stop (travel time: 15–20 min.).