Belalp is a car free village and a ski resort situated in the Swiss canton of Valais in the municipality of Naters. It is located at an altitude of 2,100 m above the sea level. The only way to reach the Belalp is through cable car from the village of Blatten. Because of the high altitude the place offers the stunning views of Dom and Fletschhorn and other peaks of Pennine and Lepontine Alps. It is a highly colorful region that is draped between valleys of bountiful harvests and snow capped mountains. Belalp is the main domain of hikers and climbers and makes it a major tourist attraction in both summers and winters. The main attraction of Belalp in summers is the cultural trail that winds in and out of the narrow streets in the historic quarter of Naters. The hamlet of Blatten offers tennis, mini golf and a children’s playground. The other major attraction Naters –Blatten-Belalp adds special charm to the region and adds a magical spell to the visitors. One can not forget to enjoy the trip of Furka Cogwheel steam Railway Oberwald the major attraction of Belalp and appreciate the railway specific achievement set in the magnificent mountain landscape. Among the other attractions is Gorge of Massa Belalp where the ice and later on the water melts from this ice created a fantastic landscape of rocks. Visit to this place is safe due to its reservoir dam. For adventure enthusiasts Valaisian village situated in this Blatten at Alersch Glacier offers an unforgettable experience of canoeing. Some more attractions to this region include 8 m jump into a beautiful water basin and a 30 m descent on the rope into the cathedral.
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