- 4:00 h
- 44.11 km
- 1,352 m
- 1,169 m
- 672 m
- 2,006 m
- 1,334 m
- Start: Brig, train station
- Destination: Gondo, Dorf
For a long time, the Simplon was mainly used by smugglers and mercenaries, because the narrow gorges of the Gondo seemed insurmountable, even for the master builders of the Roman period. It was not until the middle of the 17th century that brigade merchant Kaspar Stockalper began to use the Simplon Pass to transport salt from the Mediterranean Sea on pack animals. Under the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, the road to the pass "to pass the cannons" was extended.
Today, Simplon is considered the best built pass in Switzerland. Although the Simplon Road is a national road, the pass can be crossed by bike. Especially on the north side, you can drive for a long time on the old Napoleon road and therefore away from heavy traffic.
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Directions
Continue straight ahead on Lingwurmstrasse for two kilometers, crossing Gewerbestrasse and rejoining Alte Simplonstrasse. At the signpost leading to Termen, Simplon (Neue Simplonstrasse), continue straight ahead to stay on Alte Simplonstrasse.
Continue straight on past the Rosswald valley station until you reach a junction to Rosswald. Continue straight on again.
A few meters after this junction, a path leads up to the left to bypass the busy Simplonstrasse.
The road sometimes runs above the Simplonstrasse and sometimes below it. You do not cross the Grosse Ganterbrücke bridge. Continue into the valley until you reach the old Ganter bridge. After a short ascent, you reach the main road and now take the New Simplon Road up to the Simplon Pass.
This is followed by a long section up to the Simplon Pass along the national road. This section cannot be bypassed.
On the Simplon Pass at the Hotel Monte Leone, turn right onto the Bergalpenstrasse. Ride past the Alter Spittel and the Chluismatte as far as Maschihuis. Here you cross under the national road, turn onto it and after about 100 meters turn right again. You will now reach Egga. Follow the old Simplon road to Simplon Dorf.
Below Simplon Dorf, turn left and ride via Chluise. Above Gabi you return to the national road. Follow this road to Gabi and through the Gondo Gorge to Gondo.
Equipment
Our recommendation: Technically perfect bicycle, helmet, gloves and bell, suitable clothing depending on the weather (always with: rain protection), drink and food.
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Literature
Brochure: Velo Karte
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Follow the route suggested here, so that you can enjoy the trip as far away as possible from the large volume of traffic.
Safety guidelines
Respect the rules of Swiss road traffic. You are driving on this route at your own risk and any liability is declined. Respect the fauna and flora in your area. For your safety, we recommend that you wear a bicycle helmet.
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