Zwischbergen, Gondo - Scenic & side valleys

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11.7km

840 - 1,873m

Distance

911hm

12hm

Ascent

02:18h

Duration

Valais/Wallis Promotion

Brief description: And yes, you are still on Swiss territory! On the fringes of Valais, close to the border with Italy, this wonderfully concealed valley is well worth the detour...
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

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Starting point: Gondo
Route: St. Markus place of worship

Hotel Restaurant Stockalperturm restaurant
0.0 km

Gondo (855 m)village
0.1 km

Geri locality
2.4 km

Pysche locality
3.2 km

Bällegga locality
3.6 km

Zwischbergen (1,359 m)village
6.0 km

Bord locality
6.0 km

Berggasthof Bord restaurant
6.0 km

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Description: The road opposite Gondo along the Italian border is built on a terrace that eventually opens onto the Zwischbergental, a superb, unspoilt valley 16km in length. The climb up to this remote valley on the south side of the Simplon Pass is both challenging and surprising: those who venture there appear to have stumbled into a place out of time. An absolute must if you happen to find yourself in the area!
Directions: On leaving Gondo, the road that climbs up towards the Zwischbergental is dominated by the summits of the Weissmies and Lagginhorn. This stretch of the route, once used by smugglers crossing the Moncera pass, was also a crucial passageway during the two world wars. The environment here is remarkable: vast forests, mountain pastures carpeted with flowers and refreshing mountain lakes await you. This valley is definitely worth the detour!
Highest point: 1,873 m
Endpoint: Zwischbergen
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Equipment: We recommend: bike in excellent working order, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.
Safety instructions: Strictly respect the Swiss traffic rules. Please note that you are running the tour at your own risk and all liability is refused. Please be considerate to plants and animals. For your own safety, wear an helmet every time you ride a bike. Emergency numbers: 144 Ambulance / 117 Police / 1414 Helicopter Rescue (Rega).
Tips: Don’t forget to take some form of identification with you.
Additional information: Don't forget to take your passport with you.
Directions: From Brig, take the cantonal road number 9 up to the Simplon pass and then to Gondo. The village is situated just before the italian border.
Public transportation: To get to Gondo, take the post bus from Brig via Simplon pass to Gondo or take the train from Brig to Iselle di Trasquera (simplon tunnel), where you change to the connecting bus to Gondo.
Parking: Follow the local car park routeing in Gondo.