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Stage 5
ViaStockalper - Stockalperweg (Bognanco - Domodossola)
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Vorbei an der Kirche von San LorenzoPhoto: Lena Imstepf, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Descent to the scattered village of Bognanco, which today is only a shadow of the once flourishing thermal spa. On the left side of the valley, a beautiful mule track leads us through poetically sleepy hamlets to the charming town of Domodossola.
ViaStockalper hiking package
In the footsteps of ingenious Kaspar Stockalper over the Simplon Pass. Brig-Gondo in 4 days. Price: from CHF 359 incl. hotel accommodation, luggage transfer, free PostBus travel, packed lunches, admission to museums, guided tour of Stockalperschloss and much more.
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Yolki PalkiSafety information
The best time to hike on the ViaStockalper is from the beginning of June to mid-October. The proposed route follows well-maintained and secured hiking and mountain trails.
The trail is at your own risk. Insurance is the hiker's responsibility.
Information on the current condition of the hiking trails can be obtained from the local tourist offices.
Tips and hints
Brig Simplon Tourismus
The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker. The hiking trails on Italian soil are not all perfectly maintained and signposted. It is important to have good maps with you.
On Italian side the way is marked with D00.
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Turn-by-turn directions
From Graniga we go down beautiful mule tracks to San Lorenzo and then to Bognanco Fonti. At the end of the village, near a green house, take path D00 towards Ca' Monsignore, which crosses a beautiful stone bridge at the ravine of Rio Rabianca. The path goes halfway up the hill and then steeply down to the stream, which you cross over a spectacular stone bridge and soon ascend to the Dagliano Oratory.
Continue uphill and then flat on a beautiful mule track to Monteossolano. You pass a church dedicated to San Gottardo and continue along an asphalt road until you reach Pregliasca. From here, you go along the slope along a firebreak, past some streams, then along a steep mule track in the woods, down to Cisore and then along a wide and well-preserved paved mule track to Mocogna.
Cross the road bridge over T. Bogna and descend along the road to reach Castanedo. From here you take a wide, well-preserved mule track leading to Vagna (Maggianigo). Around Vagna many chapels and oratorios scattered in the forest tell local stories.
You then ascend shortly after Croppo and walk first on a forest path and then on a dirt road to the agglomeration of Motto and the chapel Marisch. A beautiful stepped and mule track takes you to the Sacro Monte Calvario square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Via Crucis leads you down to Domodossola and in a short time you reach the historical centre and the railway station.
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Domodossola is connected to the Postbus Simplon line. There are regular direct train connections from Domodossola to Brig.
Val Bognanco can be reached by Comazzi bus.
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Getting there
By bus from Brig to Gondo.Parking
Parking is available in Domodossola.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
The publication "Wandern am Simplon" (2008) is a veritable treasure trove for stories and facts from very different areas.
Dr. Klaus Anderegg, as editor, has composed the contributions of numerous authors to the impressive overall picture. On 368 pages eight routes of the unique alpine and mountain region Simplon are presented in a great variety of natural, cultural and historical treasures and curiosities.
Fr. 48 plus packaging and shipping costs; available from Ecomuseum Simplon, 3907 Simplon-Dorf, ecomuseum@simplon.ch (ISBN: 978-3-905756-31-9)
Author’s map recommendations
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Equipment
Equipment suitable for the weather is indispensable. For all hikes it is strongly recommended to wear good, sturdy mountain boots.Statistics
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- 5 Waypoints
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