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Stockalper's trade across the Simplon in the 17th century brought modest prosperity to the community of Ried-Brig. Since the construction of the Napoleon road over the Simplon, tourism has also been an important source of income for the municipality.
Ried-Brig today comprises various hamlets in the Brigerberg, which form the village of Ried-Brig, and a total of 43 maiensäßen and alps.
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Municipal administration Ried-Brig
Dorfstrasse 1
3911 Ried-Brig
Schweiz

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