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title: "Trail Running (Simplon Dorf - Furggu - Bognanco)"
url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/trail-running-simplon-dorf-furggu-bognanco"
description: "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. Brig - Domodossola in 3 days from 329.- including hotels, luggage transport, and more."
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Trail Running (Simplon Dorf - Furggu - Bognanco)
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- 21.05 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: easy
- Trail running

Kapelle vor Furggu

Monscera Blick Richtung Westen

Aufstieg über 200 Treppen

Kapelle in San Bernardo

Furggu

Furggu

Gabi

Stockalperweg Zwischbergen - Bognanco

Stausee Zwischbergen

ViaStockalper via Furggu

Zwischbergental und Furggu

Zwischbergental

Stockalperweg Zwischbergen - Bognanco

Stockalperweg Zwischbergen - Bognanco

Alpenrosen am Monscerapass

- 5:00 h
- 21.05 km
- 1,449 m
- 1,939 m
- 980 m
- 2,104 m
- Difficulty: medium
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- Start: Simplon Dorf
- Destination: Bognanco

The Stockalperweg (ViaStockalper), a pack trail built more than 300 years ago by Kaspar Stockalper, has been revived in recent years as a cultural hiking route. It is also suitable for trail running.

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.

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

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Pavements

Street (6%)

Asphalt (1%)

Gravel (10%)

Trail (34%)

Path (50%)

Best to visit

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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.

Simplon Dorf – Gabi – Furggu – Zwischbergen – Passo di Monscera – Rifugio San Bernardo – Bognanco

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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 &amp; Parking facilities

**Getting there**By private vehicle or post bus.

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**Parking**There are several parking spaces available in Simplon Dorf.

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**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.

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Additional information

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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.

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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

3907 Simplon

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