Somewhat hidden below the hamlet of Bodmuachre (Birgisch) is a black rock face with three steep routes for athletic climbing.
Birgisch sector
Dragon 7b+
Geronimo 7c
Alice im Scheissland 7a
Birgisch climbing area
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Birgisch
Birgisch
Below Birgisch is the hamlet of Bodmuachre. From here, follow the water pipe to the path built by Roche apprentices. Follow this path down the slope for a few minutes until you reach the foot of the wall through dense bushes.
Even if it looks so tempting in films: Rock climbing in nature is not for greenhorns. In addition to suitable equipment and strength, you need sound training and practice in belaying techniques. Because if you are properly secured, serious accidents hardly ever happen when rock climbing.
The 5 most important tips:
- Learn belay technique and never let go of the brake rope when belaying.
- Question the belaying behaviour of your rope partner and address mistakes.
- Check your partner - pay special attention to knots
- Check commands and signs beforehand
- Wear a helmet, take off finger rings
Besides the usual climbing equipment
- 50m single rope
- 10 express slings
Arrival by car
From western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or north-western Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre - Brig
From north-western Switzerland: A6 Berne - Thun - Spiez: main road Spiez - Kandersteg (Lötschberg tunnel car transport) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From eastern and central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round Furka car transport; in summer via Furka Pass) - Oberwald - Brig
From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenenpass - Ulrichen - Brig
Or via Centovalli - Domodossola - Simplonpass - Brig
From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel): Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard tunnel (over the pass in summer) - Martigny: A9 motorway - Sierre: Sierre - Brig main road.
Or via Domodossola - Simplon Pass - Brig
Birgisch
From Brig you reach Birgisch via Naters.
Parking spaces are available in Birgisch.
The climbing area is located at Birgisch.
Birgisch can be reached by public transport from Brig or Naters.
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