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Trail Running (Brig - Simplon Village)
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- 29.04 km long
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: very difficult
- Trail running

Stockalperweg am Schallberg

Simplon Dorf

Hospiz Simplon

Gantertal

Kirche Simplon Dorf

Taferna

Aussicht Simplonpass

altes Spittel und Barralhaus

Simplon Gampisch

- 6:05 h
- 29.04 km
- 1,623 m
- 813 m
- 672 m
- 2,003 m
- Difficulty: difficult
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- Start: Brig
- Destination: Simplon Village, Post

The Stockalperweg (ViaStockalper), a mule track expanded more than 300 years ago by Kaspar Stockalper, has come back to life in recent years as a cultural hiking route. It is also suitable for trail running. 

The **first stage** leads from Brig to Simplon Village.

Discover the diverse landscape of the Simplon with all its facets. Enjoy breathtaking views and a beautiful alpine flora and fauna.

The sights along the historic ViaStockalper tell many stories. To fully enjoy these experiences, we recommend completing the route in 3 stages.

**ViaStockalper package**

Book trail running holidays on the Stockalperweg from Switzerland to Italy. Follow in the footsteps of the brilliant Kaspar Stockalper across the Simplon Pass.

 Brig - Domodossola in 3 days from 329.– including hotels, luggage transport and more.

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Good to know
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Pavements

Street (11%)

Asphalt (10%)

Gravel (6%)

Trail (16%)

Path (57%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Past the Briger Stockalperschloss, the path leads along the so-called "Römerweg" through open meadows via the hamlet of Brei to the "Chräjubielwald". The steep section up to the "Chalchofe" is overcome in two switchbacks. The hillside path to Schallberg was built by Stockalper in 1667 and offers a view of the impressive Saltinaschlucht. After descending to the floodplain in the "Grund", the path follows the Tafernabach over five wooden footbridges to the former Taferna guesthouse. Along artfully designed switchbacks, you overcome the last steep section to the pass height.

Brig-Glis - Brei - Schallberg - Mittubäch - Simplon Pass - Old Spittel - Engeloch - Simplon Village

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Equipment

Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. Good running shoes are recommended for all trail running routes.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Easily accessible by private vehicle.

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**Parking**There are several parking garages in Brig.

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**Public transportation**

You can conveniently travel by train (SBB) to Brig main station.

Various postbus lines are available at the station.

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Additional information

Light variant: Postbus to Schallberg, trail running to Simplon Village

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Book your trail running experience in the form of the ViaStockalper Package and follow in the footsteps of the great Kaspar Stockalper.

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Safety guidelines

Trail running is done at your own risk. Insurance is the runner's responsibility.

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Contact

3900 Brig

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