Belalp is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Brig, Valais, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area spans 38 km of runs between 1,322 m and 3,118 m, served by 10 lifts. Day lift pass €78 per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Belalp overlooks Naters and Brig and offers a direct view of the Aletsch Glacier. Its ski area climbs to 3,118 m at the Hohstock. Every January, the resort hosts the Belalp Hexe, a popular ski race in which hundreds of participants ride down dressed as witches.
- View of the Aletsch Glacier
- Witch's Race (Belalp Hexe)
- Up to 3,118 m
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Belalp focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than impressive figures. Its 38 km of runs are a perfect fit for a 3 to 4 day stay, especially for families or skiers who don't need to keep changing their playground. Belalp's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for learning to ski with children. In terms of snow reliability, Belalp is in a strong position thanks to its highest point at 3,118 m. Even during capricious winters, the upper runs hold up well until April. The village at 1,322 m is also well placed to offer comfortable conditions from mid-December. A stay in Belalp is clearly expensive: €78 for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you need to be aware of it before you go. In short: Belalp doesn't compete with the giants of skiing, and doesn't pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
