Trail Running (Simplon Dorf - Furggu - Bognanco)
- 5:00 h
- 21.05 km
- 1,449 m
- 1,939 m
- 980 m
- 2,104 m
- Difficulty: medium
- Start: Simplon Dorf
- Destination: Bognanco
The second stage of the Stockalperweg leads from Simplon Dorf to Gondo but not through the impressive Gondo gorge, rather over "Furggu" into the Zwischbergental. For an additional challenge, a detour to the Seehorn is possible.
The trail from Zwischbergen climbs steeply up to the Monscerapass. After the Monscerapass, the paths are mostly good but rather poorly signposted. The trail leads from the Monscerapass southwards to Rifugio Gattascosa, continuing to Lago Ragozza and over San Bernardo, Varcencio into the scattered village Bognanco. We recommend ending the day's stage here.
The sights along the historic ViaStockalper tell many stories. To fully enjoy these experiences, we recommend completing the route in 3 stages.
ViaStockalper packages
Book trail running holidays on the Stockalperweg from Switzerland to Italy. Follow in the footsteps of the brilliant Kaspar Stockalper over the Simplon Pass.
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Pavements
- Street (6%)Asphalt (1%)Gravel (10%)Trail (34%)Path (50%)
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Directions
- La seconda tappa del sentiero Stockalper conduce in Italia passando per il Furggu e il Passo di Monscera.
Dall’«Alter Gasthof» di Simplon Dorf, la mulattiera conduce attraverso lo «Stutzji» e i prati della Chluisä fino alla frazione di Gabi. Su tornanti stretti e ben tracciati, il sentiero Stockalper sale in direzione Furggu fino alla cappella presso Chrizji. La ripida discesa dal Furggu attraverso boschi di larici fino alla frazione «Chatzhalte» si fa più pianeggiante verso il bacino artificiale di Sera. Oltrepassato il bacino, attraversate il Grosse Wasser su un ponte di legno, per poi proseguire in salita verso il confine. Superati numerosi gradini naturali e distese di rododendri, raggiungete il Passo di Monscera, dove varcate ufficialmente il confine italiano.
Al bivio sul passo, tenete la destra e costeggiate il lago in direzione del Rifugio Gattascosa. Attraverso boschi e pascoli raggiungete la frazione di San Bernardo; superata la chiesa, il sentiero scende sulla destra verso Bognanco. Segue infine una discesa attraverso il borgo diffuso di Bognanco, fino alle frazioni di Graniga, San Lorenzo o Bognanco Fonti.
Variante Seehorn: Se volete mettere alla prova la vostra resistenza, dal Furggu potete fare una deviazione verso il Seehorn, che prevede circa tre ore di percorrenza in più. Maggiori informazioni.
Simplon Dorf – Gabi – Furggu – Zwischbergen – Passo di Monscera – Rifugio San Bernardo – Bognanco
Equipment
- Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. Good running shoes are recommended for all trail running routes.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereBy private vehicle or post bus.ParkingThere are several parking spaces available in Simplon Dorf.Public transportation
Simplon Dorf is easily accessible by post bus.
Alternatively, you can shorten the route and take the post bus to Zwischbergen.
In Gondo, Hof, Bällegga, at the Sera reservoir and in Bord, there is connection to the Gondo-Zwischbergen post bus line. Please note this is a demand bus, i.e., the bus only runs when reservations have been made in advance. Therefore, do not forget to register with PostAuto at +41 79 713 70 02 at least two hours before departure so the bus will pick you up.
Additional information
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Book your trail running experience with the ViaStockalper package and follow in the footsteps of the great Kaspar Stockalper.
Safety guidelines
- Trail running is done at your own risk. Insurance is the runner's responsibility.