Hikes

Laggintal loop in the Simplon area

Zwischen Obre Staful und Furggu

Simplon-Simplonpass

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

Difficult

Length

14.58 km

Duration

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
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Tags

  • Scenic
  • Fauna
  • Round trip
  • Flora
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.

Equipment

  • good footwear
  • clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
  • hat or cap
  • sunscreen
  • bottle for water
  • picnic
  • camera
  • binoculars (optional)
  • hiking poles (optional)
  • printout of this hike (click «Print» icon, to download)  

 

  •  Swimwear

 

Preparing your hike

Safety information

Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. Valais/Wallis Promotion accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of information on this website.

 

Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on «Print» icon, top right of this page.

Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.

Close gates after passing through.

Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals.

Do not leave any waste in nature.

 

Take extra care protecting yourself from the sun at altitude. UV radiation can be exceptionally strong, even in cloudy weather.

Plan hike carefully: take into consideration fitness level of each participant, weather forecast and season.

Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.

 

Inform others of the route you plan to take. Whenever possible, avoid going alone.

Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.

Take note of the warning signs that point out the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs: water levels may rise rapidly without warning.

 

Preparing your hike

Additional information

Maps

Hiking maps are available from the Brig or Simplon Tourist Offices.

Source

This activity is brought to you by Brig Simplon Tourismus AG. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.

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