Cycling routes

Valais Cycling Tour: Oberwald - Brig (stage 4)

Obergoms

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From the village of Oberwald to the charming town of Brig, this gentle downhill fourth stage of the Valais Cycling Tour is perfect after having climbed one of the mythic Alpine passes of the region (Nufenen, Grimsel or Furka).

Difficulty

Difficult

Length

45.45 km

Duration

3:00 h

Das Schweizer Gardemuseum in der alten Militärfestung

Description

This stage is the least difficult of the Valais Cycling Tour: most of the route is downhill. Starting from Goms, you will discover the unique atmosphere of the Haut Valais villages scattered along the roadside. The route leads to Brig along the young and vibrant Rhone river, born just a few kilometres upstream at the Furka glacier.

Turn-by-turn directions

This stage from Goms Valley to the town of Brig is certainly worth the trip. You could encounter some emblematic animals of the Valais, like the Valais Blacknosed sheep, or the Valais Blackneck goats. Another highlight: the route passes through the village of Mund, famous for its cultivation of saffron. Finally, the Stockalper Palace in Brig will impress you with its history, architecture, and baroque garden. This gentle stage is full of surprises!

Start

Oberwald, Furkastrasse 10 (1366m)

Destination

Brig, Bahnofstrasse 1 (671m)

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Author's recommendation

Take the time to stop in Fiesch to take the two gondolas toward Fiescheralp and the Eggishorn (2,934m). Here you will see the mighty Aletsch glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Technical information

Altitude

1396m

669m

Ascent

+382m

Descent

-1061m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

Public transport

CFF train to Brig, then MGB (Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn) train or bus to Oberwald.

Approach

From Brig, follow route 19 "Furkastrasse" for 40km until Oberwald.

Parking

This tour is one stage of the Valais Cycling tour where the finish is not at the same place as the starting point. Therefore, we recommend arriving by public transport. Otherwise there are parkings at the train station in Brig, follow the local park routeing to access them.