07.06.2026
Chiematte, 3914 Belalp
The traditional ascent of the Eringer cows to the Belalp
The alpine summer really gets underway with the Alpauffahrt. Farmers from the Blatten-Belalp region lead their cows up to the Belalp on the so-called "Aufalpungswochenende". Every year, many enthusiastic spectators marvel at the beautiful animals and cheer them on during the cow fights.
09.00 a.m., cattle drive
10.00 a.m., Holy Mass followed by blessing of the animals
11.00 am, start of the fights
Festivities on the Chiematte, directly at the top station of the gondola lift.
All information about the timetable can be found here
Program:
Program
until 09.00 a.m.: herring cows are brought up to the Chiematte, Belalp
10.00 a.m. Field service, followed by blessing of the animals
11.00 a.m. Start of the cow fights
09.00 a.m., cattle drive
10.00 a.m., Holy Mass followed by blessing of the animals
11.00 am, start of the fights
Festivities on the Chiematte, directly at the top station of the gondola lift.
All information about the timetable can be found here
Program:
Program
until 09.00 a.m.: herring cows are brought up to the Chiematte, Belalp
10.00 a.m. Field service, followed by blessing of the animals
11.00 a.m. Start of the cow fights
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Contact
Burgerschaft Naters
Schulhausstrasse 1
3904 Naters