Gspon Panorama Bike
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/ Mountain bikers at the beginning of the descent from Gspon to BrigPhoto: Marco Schnyder, Valais/Wallis Promotion -
/ Passage near Lake GebidemPhoto: Marco Schnyder, Valais/Wallis Promotion
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/ Break to admire the viewPhoto: Valais/Wallis Promotion
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/ Impressive view of the Bernese and Valais AlpsPhoto: Marco Schnyder, Valais/Wallis Promotion
The Gspon-Brig tour is a varied gem of an allmountain/crosscountry trail with views of the Bernese and Valais Alps as well as a sweeping descent over an exhilarating 1,500 in altitude difference.
Gspon can be reached by cable car from Stalden in just a few minutes. A beautiful trail leads from the mountain station to the Gibidum pass via Sädolwald forest nature reserve. From the high-altitude plateau bikers enjoy an impressive view of the Bernese and Valais Alps. The nearby Lake Gibidumsee is the perfect place for a break in this exceptional mountain landscape. A steep but flowing allmountain trail leads from the Gibidum pass into the wild Nanztal Valley. In the valley, the trail passes the beautiful Nidristi Alp on its way to Schratt, where you can fill up your water bottle at a wooden fountain. The tour continues towards Brig-Glis on a first-class trail that makes for fast and smooth riding after its more technically challenging first section. Brig-Glis offers plenty of options for rounding out the day’s biking with a well-earned meal. The excellent public transport connections mean the town can also be used as a starting point for further bike tours.
Author’s recommendation
The stunning view of the Gibidum pass and the incredible mountain landscape around Lake Gibidumsee are perfect for a relaxing break.
Safety information
Use marked bike trails and routes only, and observe all signposting. Please close gates after passing through. Please be considerate to walkers and to plants and animals. As a rule, walkers have priority. When planning, take into account participants’ fitness level and ability. All riding is at one’s own risk.
Equipment
We recommend: bike in excellent working order, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.
Tips, hints and links
More information:
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Turn-by-turn directions
The route is signposted in one direction only: Gspon -> Gibidum pass -> Brig
Note
Public transport
You can travel to our region comfortably and sustainably by public transport. Regular rail connections to Stalden from across Switzerland. Continue to Gspon by cable car.
Getting there
Ideally go to Stalden.
Parking
There are a range of parking options available in Stalden: https://www.stalden.ch/sites/verkehr-umwelt/parkmoeglichkeiten
Book recommendation by the author
The tourist office in Staldenried-Gspon has got brochures and information material about mountain biking in the region.
Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopo Maps 1:25'000: 1308 St. Niklaus and 1289 Brig
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Ueli R. Frischknecht
Dominic Birrer
Valais/Wallis Promotion