Practical information
Travel season
The best time for walking on the ViaStockalper is from June to mid-October.
Routes
The routes are signposted according to Swiss signposting laws. The ViaStockalper is signposted as route 90 of «Hiking in Switzerland».
Walking time
Walking times are for your information only. They do not take into account the various rest stops for lunch or cultural visits.
Equipment
For all hiking tours good hiking boots are needed as well as weatherproof clothing.
Maps
www.hiking-in-switzerland.ch
Wanderkarte Stockalperweg 1:50 000. Ecomuseum, Brig Tourismus 1997
Map 1289 Brig 1:25 000 swisstopo
Map 1309 Simplon 1:25 000 swisstopo
Map 274 T Visp-Simplon 1:50 000 swisstopo
Public transport
All stopover places are accessible by public transport. What is more if you are uneasy about the altitude gain or journey times, you may choose to go part of the way by public transport on many stages.