--- title: "VIA FERRATA \"ALETSCH\"" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/via-ferrata-aletsch" description: "The Via Ferrata Aletsch runs along the rock around the Gibidum reservoir. It is secured by iron rungs, wire cables, and railings but still features some fairly demanding sections. These are especially found on the eastern shore. At the steep rock walls of Stockflüe, you really have to get a grip, as there are some exposed and slightly outward-leaning traverses. A special thrill is the 80 m long and 40 m high Nepal bridge, which crosses the Massa river at its mouth into the Gibidum reservoir." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2730780/1b96ba422e50380ba0db55c7e3b9d2d681393ff3aa80cd2ac85942c86119e5b5/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share VIA FERRATA "ALETSCH" ===================== - Tip - 3.37 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Via ferrata - 4:00 h - 3.37 km - 131 m - 142 m - 1,434 m - 1,500 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Blatten bei Naters, Dam (1474 m) - Destination: Blatten bei Naters, Dam The Via Ferrata Aletsch runs along the rock around the Gibidum reservoir. It is secured by iron rungs, wire cables, and railings but still features some fairly demanding sections. These are especially found on the eastern shore. At the steep rock walls of Stockflüe, you really have to get a grip, as there are some exposed and slightly outward-leaning traverses. A special thrill is the 80 m long and 40 m high Nepal bridge, which crosses the Massa river at its mouth into the Gibidum reservoir. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions The entrance to this via ferrata at the west end of the dam is signposted. First, you descend to the shore of the reservoir. Then you climb along the western shore over numerous iron pins, log bridges, and natural footholds. At the end of the reservoir, you reach a suspension bridge to get to the other side. The return route along the eastern shore is somewhat more challenging but still manageable. Alternatively, you can continue climbing normally. Finally, you descend back onto the dam and cross it to return to the starting point. Blatten bei Naters - Stockflüe - Via Ferrata Aletsch – Blatten bei Naters Read more Safety guidelines **Please note at high water levels:** There is a section in the via ferrata that is underwater when water levels are high. However, there is an alternative via ferrata route above this section to avoid the water. Please pay attention to the signage. Weather: Those on via ferratas should consider the weather forecast. Sudden bad weather can be life-threatening. Via ferratas must be avoided in case of thunderstorms. Rockfall hazard: There is a risk of rockfalls on via ferratas, often triggered by preceding climbers or wildlife. Therefore, protect yourself with a helmet. When on a via ferrata, always keep enough distance to the climber ahead. Only one person should be in a section of anchoring at a time. Read more Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Pavements Street (10%) Path (8%) Via ferrata (82%) Equipment Using the via ferrata is free of charge. However, there is a cash desk at the entrance/starting point (parking lot). The maintenance costs of the via ferrata should not be underestimated, and we greatly appreciate any contribution. Equipment can be rented at the counter of Belalp Bahnen AG or at Blatten Belalp Tourismus AG. Via ferrata set + helmet: CHF 30.00 Harness: CHF 15.00 Carabiner: CHF 20.00 Helmet: CHF 15.00 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 - Tunnel Grand Saint Bernard (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 continue towards "Rischinu". Free parking is available there. Read more **Parking**Free parking is available at the via ferrata. More information can be found at: Read more **Public transportation**Blatten bei Naters is accessible by public transport from Brig or Naters. From Blatten, you reach the via ferrata towards Rischinen/Gibidum reservoir after about 2.5 km on foot. Timetables and further information on getting there can be found at: Read more Additional information If you have questions, please contact: **Belalp Bahnen AG** **Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG** Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author An exciting and thrilling experience for young and old. 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