Gondo: Schmugglerpfad nach Bugliaga

12.74 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Hike
  • 5:25 h
  • 12.74 km
  • 839 m
  • 1,166 m
  • 621 m
  • 1,605 m
  • 984 m
  • Start: Gondo, Switzerland
  • Destination: Bugliaga, Italy
The hike from the border town of Gondo (CH) to Bugliaga (I) was opened to hikers in 2017. The route used to serve as a smuggler's trail between Switzerland and Italy.

Take the post bus over the Simplon Pass in the direction of Gondo. Get off at the post bus stop "Ramserna" and take the ascent to Presa Cima under your legs. At Presa Cima, the 2017 new hiking trail towards Bugliaga begins. In Bugliaga Dentro is the Agriturismo Bugliaga Dentro. The Agriturismo knows how to show off with authentic goat products. Strengthened you hike about one hour until you reach the village Bugliaga. In Bugliaga there is a scheduled bus service to Varzo in summer. In Varzo the Lötschberger runs through the Simplon tunnel back to Brig.

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Gondo, Ramserna - Presa Cima - Bugliaga Dentro - Bugliaga

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Equipment adapted to the weather is indispensable. For all hikes it is strongly recommended to wear good, sturdy mountain boots.

Directions & Parking facilities

Take the post bus to the Ramserna stop. Or by car to Gondo.
In Gondo there is a multi-storey car park available.
The hike can be reached by post bus from Brig.

Additional information

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

In Bugliaga you can take the Prontobus to Varzo and return to the train station. You can find the timetable under "More info and links".

Safety guidelines

The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.

Map

Hiking maps are available from the Simplon and Brig Tourist Offices.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Gondo: Schmugglerpfad nach Bugliaga
3907 Zwischbergen