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VISIT TO THE GOATS

Name: VISIT TO THE GOATS
Start: 2026-10-15T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-15T11:30:00+02:00
Location: Rischinustrasse 5, 3914 Blatten b. Naters, Schweiz

Rischinustrasse 5, 3914 Blatten b. Naters, Schweiz
Blatten b. Naters, Switzerland
Thu, October 15, 2026 (9:00 am - 11:30 am)

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Description

Goats, or "Geissen" as they are known in Valais German, are permanent guests on the Belalp in summer. On a guided hike to the Tyndall monument, the goats can be observed and sometimes even stroked. There is also a lot of interesting information about how the different goat species are kept. When
Thursday, August 06, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026 *
(*Stable/pasture visit) Meeting point
09.00 a. m. Belalp cable car mountain station
(*Meeting point for stable/pasture visit to be announced) Duration
Approx. 2 ½ hours (walking time uphill: 50 min.)
(*Stable/pasture visit 1 ½ hours) Bring along
Good shoes
Sun protection
Clothing suitable for the weather
Food for on the way
Costs
Free with guest card, excl. cable car
CHF 10.00 without guest card, excl. cable car
Age
From 6 years (children must be accompanied) Registration
By 11.00 a. m. on Wednesday
At the Blatten tourist office
Tel. +41 27 921 60 40
tourismus@belalp.ch

Highlights

Guided hike to observe and interact with goats
Dates: August 6, August 20, October 15, 2026
Free with guest card, CHF 10.00 without

General Information

Join a guided hike on the Belalp to meet the local goats, known as "Geissen" in Valais German. The event includes interesting insights into goat species and their care, lasting approximately 2.5 hours.