--- title: "Valais Panorama Bike 4. Binn - Brig" url: "https://www.bellwald.ch/en/bellwald-tourist-office/tour/valais-panorama-bike-4-binn-brig" description: "Valais Panorama Bike (VPB) - stage 4 The last day of the adventure starts at the stone arch bridge in the village of Binn. You ride gently uphill to Heiligkreuz, where the ascent of nearly 14 kilometers and 1100 meters of elevation gain begins: first on an alpine road to Brunegge, then on a singletrail to Tanzbede. The last section to the pass calls upon all reserves. The subalpine landscape is barren and the colors change from pastel green to ocher as you ascend. At the top, a magnificent view of the Simplon pass and the highest Valais peaks awaits you. After a well-deserved rest, start the descent of 12 kilometers and 1900 meters of elevation loss, much of it on singletrails. Via Rosswald, the descent into the Ganter valley proves exciting. Above Schallberg, cross a forest road and change at Riederwald to a bisse path. From the lower station of Ried-Brig, you ride towards your final destination, the town of Brig and its imposing Stockalper castle." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3311818/1cb5ba08be1bc5de3b677d91114a7e7ef5ad43d061a6a496d801d3df0159db00/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Bellwald Tourist Office > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Valais Panorama Bike 4. Binn - Brig =================================== - Tip - 38.73 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - MTB tour - 6:00 h - 38.73 km - 1,400 m - 2,100 m - 672 m - 2,564 m - Difficulty: difficult - - Start: Binn (1400 m) - Destination: Brig (672 m) The queen stage passes through the legendary Saflisch pass and descends towards the town of Brig. Physically demanding, it nevertheless features well-preserved landscapes of great beauty. Valais Panorama Bike (VPB) - stage 4 The last day of the adventure starts at the stone arch bridge in the village of Binn. You ride gently uphill to Heiligkreuz, where the ascent of nearly 14 kilometers and 1100 meters of elevation gain begins: first on an alpine road to Brunegge, then on a singletrail to Tanzbede. The last section to the pass calls upon all reserves. The subalpine landscape is barren and the colors change from pastel green to ocher as you ascend. At the top, a magnificent view of the Simplon pass and the highest Valais peaks awaits you. After a well-deserved rest, start the descent of 12 kilometers and 1900 meters of elevation loss, much of it on singletrails. Via Rosswald, the descent into the Ganter valley proves exciting. Above Schallberg, cross a forest road and change at Riederwald to a bisse path. From the lower station of Ried-Brig, you ride towards your final destination, the town of Brig and its imposing Stockalper castle. Read more Valais/Wallis Promotion Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (11%) Asphalt (17%) Gravel (6%) Trail (36%) Path (30%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Starting from Binn, follow the main road towards the valley. At the dam lake, turn left and follow the Leng valley road up to Heiligkreuz. Below the cable car, turn right to start a climb of 14 kilometers and 1100 meters of elevation gain. Leave the alpine road at Brunegge and ascend the valley via a singletrail to Tanzbede, whose last section to the pass is a bit steeper. After the Saflisch pass, the path winds up to the height of the Fleschbode dam lake. A narrow road then leads you to Rosswald, where you turn onto a forest road towards Schmidmatte. A singletrail leads you to point 1483 near Undri Eisten, then you reach Schallberg via a forest road. A winding singletrail forks right, then a secondary road leads to the start of the last section of singletrail. At the entrance to Riederwald, take a bisse path to the lower station of Rosswald. Finally, at point 1067, take the secondary road via Bleike, Brei, and Lingwurm to the town of Brig. Read more Tour information - Culturally interesting - Mountain summit - Refreshment stop Equipment Our recommendations: technically impeccable mountain bike, toolkit, helmet, gloves, and bell, appropriate clothing according to the weather, rain protection, drink, and snacks. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**From Zurich: take the A4 or A3 motorway to Flüelen, then A2 to Göschenen; use the Furka base tunnel and continue towards Niederernen, Binn. From Bern: take the A6 motorway to Spiez and continue towards Kandersteg; use the Kandersteg-Goppenstein car shuttle and continue towards Niederernen, Binn. From Geneva: take the A1 motorway to Lausanne, then continue on the A9 towards Brig, continue towards Niederernen, Binn. From Milan: take the A8/A26 motorway towards Simplon; use the Iselle-Brig car shuttle and continue towards Niederernen, Binn. Read more **Parking**Follow the parking signs in Binn. For this stage of the Valais Panorama Bike (VPB), we recommend parking your vehicle in Brig and reaching the Binn valley by public transport. Remember to reserve a place for your mountain bike on . Read more **Public transportation**Reach Brig by train (), then take the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn regional train to Lax. Then take the post bus to reach Binn. Remember to reserve a place for your mountain bike on . Read more Additional information Book your Valais Panorama Bike stay and discover a panoramic route through Upper Valais. Suitable accommodation and luggage transport included. For offers: . Learn more about the destination: See the full route: Read more Literature Consult the to discover the best routes in the region. The tourist offices in Münster, Oberwald, and Reckingen provide brochures for mountain biking in the region. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Be sure to take a guided tour of the historic Kaspar Stockalper castle in Brig and relax in the Stockalper garden. Read more Safety guidelines Follow the Valais Panorama Bike route no. 81 from Switzerland by mountain bike. See the route on SuisseMobile: . Follow only marked paths and roads as well as the appropriate signs. The mountain, a shared and respected space of pleasure. The mountain offers a space to meet and share unforgettable moments, by bike or on foot. For all outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy it, it is essential to share this space with respect for nature and agriculture. Respectful behavior allows everyone to practice their hobby under the best conditions. Inform yourself about the recommendations and rules in place. Carefully assess your physical condition and capabilities. Using different routes is always at your own risk. Read more Map National maps 1:25,000: 1270 Binntal 1289 Brig Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Tours40.55 km - MTB tour 23.36 km - MTB tour 33.87 km - MTB tour Contact 3996 Binn Download GPX file - - - -