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Located at an ancient European
crossroads where the Simplon Pass crosses the high Alps into Italy, the small
and picturesque town of Brig boasts many architectural treasures, among them
the impressive Stockalper Castle palace, with its
impressive onion-domed tower
and galleried court yard, and the pilgrim Church in Glis. The old town center
is now a pedestrian zone and is lined with shops and restaurants, making a very
pleasant base when off the slopes. As well as excellent skiing from Rosswald
immediately above the town (5,850ft.-8,450ft.), reached by gondola, there are
a dozen major ski centers within half an hour's drive, including Belalp, Riederalp,
Bettmeralp, Fiescheralp. A little further lie Zermatt, with the significant
Matterhorn, and the starting point of the Glacier Express train route, which
connects Zermatt to St.Moritz making a stop in Brig, and Saas-Fee, Leukerbad
and Crans Montana.
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+ Affordable and wonderfully central for nearly a dozen ski resorts + Great for families and groups either with mostly beginner to mixed ski skills + Wonderful for skiers interested in history, scenery, and wildlife + Pedestrian-friendly downtown and other tourist attractions and excursions for families and groups
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- Limited
ski action close to the town - Not centrally located to good terrain for advanced and expert skiers - Minimal snowboarding action close to town - Vertical drop is less than 2,500 ft. |
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