Hikes
Laggintal loop in the Simplon area
Simplon-Simplonpass
-7/-2°
The Laggintal impresses with its fauna and flora. In the valley you can find a rarity, the Christs Mohrenfalter (Erebia christi), beside many protected plants and animals.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
14.58 kmDuration
5:30 h
Description
The tour starts below Simplon village in the Gabi. After crossing the Laggina stream, the ascent begins on the Stockalp trail (600 metres altitude difference) over the Feerbäärg, past the small, unique chapel and grazing herds of cattle to the Furggu pass. The closer Furggu ricks, the more exciting the view becomes.At the wooden lath, the trail turns right and continues to climb about 200 metres in altitude. Below the Guggilihorn, the trail continues until the view opens up towards the Laggintal valley with views of the waterfalls and the mountain peaks with glacier.The idyllic lake invites you to take a short rest before descending to the valley floor. After crossing the stream, the trail runs along the forest road back to the Gabi. Alternatively, you can take the turnoff in the direction of Simplon village.
Turn-by-turn directions
The trail starts at the Gabi. After crossing the second bridge, the hike follows the Stockalperweg trail to Furggu. The Stockalperweg is marked with brown signposts. In Furggu the path branches off to the right and is then marked with red and white signs. At the lake, the trail branches off to the right and the descent begins. Along the forest road you hike through the entire valley in the direction of Gabi. At Bielti you leave the road and descend into Gabi.
Start
Gabi, post bus stop (1228m)
Destination
Gabi, post bus stop (1228m)
Author's recommendation
The Laggnital high-altitude trail is an insider tip for connoisseurs.
Technical information
Altitude
2134m
1219m
Ascent
+990m
Descent
-990m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Gabi can be reached by post bus.
Approach
From Brig by post bus or private vehicle to Gabi.
Parking
Parking is available in Gabi.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Brig Simplon Tourismus AG. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.
