Villas in Rosswald
Rosswald suits families and walkers who want a small car-free mountain village above Ried-Brig, reached by cable car. The ski area is small. The village sits at 1,819 metres on a sunny terrace over the Rhône valley, with no pool among the homes.
- Villas
- 38
- From, per week
- £826
About Rosswald
Rosswald is a car-free village in the Simplon region of eastern Valais, on a sunny terrace above Ried-Brig, with access by cable car from Ried-Brig. The cable car was built in the 1950s, when the first pistes were groomed. The village stands at 1,819 metres, and the resort reaches 2,600 metres. Our homes are clustered within about 300 metres. Most sleep around five with two bedrooms, some have a fireplace, and none has a pool or a sauna. A man-made lake above the resort feeds the snow blowers in winter and is popular in summer. Winter has a children's ski area, KidsPark, and a toboggan run. Summer means walking the hiking routes on the Rosswald ridge.
Is Rosswald right for you?
- Best for
- Families and walkers who want a small, car-free resort
- Not for you if
- You need to drive to your door, since access is by cable car from Ried-Brig.
Near Rosswald
Brig
The valley town, 33 minutes away by bus and cable car, with a Stockalper Palace guided tour and the iischi ice arena.
Brigerbad thermal baths
Listed by the Valais tourist board as a nearby attraction for the Brig Simplon area.
Simplon Pass
The Via Stockalper hiking trail runs at Simplon-Simplonpass.
Bortelhütte hike
An intermediate hike of nearly 11 km, about 3 hours 45 minutes, listed for Rosswald by the Valais tourist board.
Rosswald-Fleschboden snowshoe trail
A winter trail of about 3.7 km that takes around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Getting to Rosswald
Geneva airport is about two hours forty by car or train to Brig, with trains roughly hourly. From Brig, a bus to Ried-Brig and then the cable car to Rosswald takes about 33 minutes in total. The village is car-free, so you carry your bags onto the cable car.
When to go to Rosswald
Winter is the main season, with a small ski area, snow blowers to help the conditions, KidsPark, a toboggan run and snowshoe trails. Summer brings hiking along the ridge, mountain biking and the man-made lake above the village. The Valais tourist board points to the sunny climate and wide views. Everything depends on the cable car, so check its timetable before you go.
Villas in Rosswald
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Adlerhorst
Rosswald, Valais, Switzerland
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3-Bedroom Home, Rosswald
Rosswald, Valais, Switzerland
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Gruppenhaus Walliser Alpstyle 1. Stock
Rosswald, Valais, Switzerland
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Gruppenhaus Walliser Alpstyle 2. Stock
Rosswald, Valais, Switzerland
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Rosswald villa holidays: questions answered
Is Rosswald car-free?
Yes. Rosswald is a car-free village, reached by cable car from Ried-Brig. Check parking at the valley station with your owner before you travel.
Is Rosswald good for families in winter?
Yes, for young children: the resort has a children's ski area called KidsPark, a toboggan run and snowshoe trails. The ski area itself is small, so strong skiers may want day trips elsewhere.
How do you get from Brig to Rosswald?
By bus from Brig to Ried-Brig, then the cable car up. The journey takes about 33 minutes in total. There is no direct connection, so allow time for the change.
What can you do in Rosswald in summer?
Walk the hiking routes on the Rosswald ridge, ride the listed mountain bike routes, or visit the man-made lake above the resort, which makes snow in winter and is very popular in summer.
How far is Rosswald from Geneva airport?
About two hours forty from Geneva airport to Brig by car or train, plus 33 minutes by bus and cable car up to Rosswald.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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