ViaStockalper - Stockalperweg (Brig - Simplonpass)
- 7:30 h
- 20.02 km
- 1,677 m
- 364 m
- 672 m
- 2,003 m
- Difficulty: difficult
- Start: Brig
- Destination: Simplon Pass
La prima tappa del sentiero Stockalper conduce da Brig al Passo del Sempione.
Lo storico attraversamento alpino si snoda lungo quattro generazioni di strade (romana, Stockalper, napoleonica, Strada Nazionale). Arricchito da importanti testimonianze culturali e da un’affascinante flora alpina, il tutto inserito in un imponente scenario montano, il sentiero Stockalper è un’esperienza memorabile.
Le attrazioni lungo la storica ViaStockalper raccontano innumerevoli storie. Per vivere appieno queste esperienze, consigliamo di percorrere l’itinerario in tre tappe.
Forfait escursionistici ViaStockalper
Prenotate le vostre vacanze lungo il sentiero Stockalper, dalla Svizzera all’Italia. Seguite le orme del geniale Kaspar Stockalper attraverso il Passo del Sempione.
Brig–Gondo in 4 giorni. Prezzo a partire da CHF 499.– incl. hotel, trasporto bagagli e molto altro
Brig–Domodossola in 7 giorni. Prezzo a partire da CHF 969.– incl. hotel, mezza pensione, trasporto bagagli e molto altro.
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (17%)Asphalt (10%)Gravel (1%)Trail (35%)Path (37%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- From Stockalper Castle in Brig, the trail follows the historic “Römerweg” through open meadows and the hamlet of Brei to the “Chräjubielwald.” You’ll navigate the steep slope at “Chalchofe” via two switchbacks. The hillside path above Schallberg, built by Kaspar Stockalper in 1667, offers spectacular views of the Saltina Gorge. From Schallberg, the stage follows the restored “Talweg Ganter” through the Ganter Valley toward Rothwald. Above Mittubäch, the route finally leads into the Tafernatal and up through artfully winding switchbacks to the Simplon Pass summit.All hikers heading to the Simplon Pass are strongly advised to follow the orange detour signs from Schallberg and not to descend into the “Grund.” The original section via “Grund” is closed indefinitely due to an acute risk of rockfall.
The hiking times apply when traveling by PostBus to the first location listed:
*Schallberg – Talweg Ganter – Rothwald – Simplonpass
14 km / 5 h / 1,081 m elevation gain / 374 m elevation loss
*Eisten, Ganterbrücke – Rothwald – Simplonpass
9.5 km / 3.5 hrs / 826 m elevation gain / 296 m elevation loss
*Rothwald, Schutzhaus – Simplonpass
5.1 km / 2 hrs / 469 m elevation gain / 212 m elevation loss
Tour information
Culturally interesting
Familiy-Friendly
Equipment
- Weather-appropriate equipment is indispensable. For all hikes, good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereBy train or PostBus to Brig stationParkingThere are various parking garages available in Brig.Public transportation
You can conveniently travel by train (SBB) to Brig main station.
Various PostBus lines are available at the station.
Additional information
Light variant: PostBus to Schallberg, hike to Simplon Pass, hiking time approx. 4 hours.
Attractions on this stage:
Literature
"Hiking at Simplon"
The publication "Hiking at Simplon" (2008) is a real treasure trove of stories and facts from many different areas.
Dr. Klaus Anderegg, as editor, composed the contributions of numerous authors into an impressive overall view. Over 368 pages, eight routes of the unique Alpine and mountain region Simplon are presented with a great variety of natural, cultural and historical treasures and curiosities.
CHF 48.– plus packaging and shipping costs; available at the Ecomuseum Simplon, 3907 Simplon Village, ecomuseum@simplon.ch (ISBN: 978-3-905756-31-9)
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Book your hiking experience in the form of ViaStockalper hiking packages and follow in the footsteps of the great Kaspar Stockalper.
Safety guidelines
- The hike is undertaken at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.
Map
- You can obtain the SwissTopo hiking map "Simplon" at the Brig and Simplon tourist offices.
