Blatten bei Naters - through the larch forest - Belalp

The hike starts at the Blatten bei Naters cable car stop. Follow the signpost towards «Egga» and after a short ascent cross the road. Then continue towards Rischinu and then on to Egga. From here, follow the path through the village and soon you will find yourself in the larch forest. After the zigzag ascent, you will reach Belalp at Lüßga and continue your hike to Aletschbord.

Blatten – Egga – Larch Forest – Belalp

Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks, should be taken in case there are no opportunities for stops or purchases or if these are closed. Although the trail is very well marked throughout, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons. Bring poles or other aids.

Despite the "unmistakable" marking of the hiking trails, we recommend always carrying an appropriate hiking map for safety reasons, so that in case of thunderstorms or emergencies you can quickly find a safe area.

Especially in autumn, it is important to be aware that fallen leaves on the ground can cover unevenness, roots, stones or holes in the path. After storms, trees can still fall or branches drop. Particularly in adverse weather conditions, natural paths may be muddy and slippery. You must expect such path impairments when undertaking a hike.

Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is sometimes required. If you believe certain sections are not passable for you, you should avoid them.

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; 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 continue with the cable car to the car-free Belalp.

Blatten bei Naters is accessible by public transport from Brig or Naters.

You can reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car.

Timetables and further travel information can be found at: www.belalp.ch

Paid parking spaces are available at Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters.

Further information can be found at:

www.belalp.ch 

If you have any questions, contact:

Belalp Bahnen AG

www.belalp.ch

bahnen@belalp.ch 

+41 (0)27 921 65 10

Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG

tourismus@belalp.ch 

+41 (0)27 921 60 40

This hike is a particular highlight in autumn when the forest appears in the so-called larch gold.