Visit to the Blacknose Sheep

Description

Blacknose sheep - who doesn't know them, the old breed of sheep from the Valais Alps. On the guided tour, you will learn lots of interesting facts about the keeping, care and behavior of these animals.

When
Friday, July 10, 2026
Friday, July 17, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Friday, August 07, 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026
Friday, August 21, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026*
Friday, October 23, 2026*
(* Pasture visit Bellavista)

Meeting point
09:10 am Sparrhorn chairlift Belalp valley station
(*3:00 pm bus stop Bellavista)

Duration
Approx. 1½ hours

Bring along
Good footwear, refreshments for the way
Costs
Free with guest card, excl. cable car / post bus
CHF 10.00 without guest card, excl. cable car / post bus
Registration
By 11:00 a.m. on Thursday
At the Blatten tourist office
Tel. +41 27 921 60 40

Highlights

• Guided tour of Blacknose sheep from the Valais Alps
• Multiple dates from July to October 2026
• Free with guest card, CHF 10 without
• Includes educational insights on sheep care and behavior

General Information

Join a guided visit to learn about Blacknose sheep, an old breed from the Valais Alps. The event takes place on select Fridays from July to October 2026 at Blatten-Belalp, with meeting points at Sparrhorn chairlift and Bellavista. The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours and requires registration in advance.

Location

Bruchegg, 3914 Blatten b. Naters, Schweiz

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