Snowshoeing

On soft feet through winter landscapes
Enjoy the fascination of our winter wonderlands on soft feet: snowshoes. Feel the crisp air, glance at our majestic peaks on your hike. Snowshoe trails can be found in the area of Rothwald and Rosswald or on the Simplon Pass.
Our insiders’ tip: As a perfect ending ritual to a long hike, we recommend you warm up with a fondue and an exquisite glass of Fendant – and last but not least – "a clear" one to warm up even more. See brochure can be found in the download area.
Be a responsible snowshoe hiker!
Snowshoeing is a huge trend. As a result the local wildlife and forests are impacted negatively. An information campaign by the local wildlife, hunter and forestry service aims to educate our guests on this topic. We kindly ask you to follow our guidelines and respect nature on your hikes, for your own safety as well as the future of our environment. More on this topic can be found here.
Langlaufloipe Simplon

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/ Langlaufloipe SimplonpassPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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The trail continues over the plain of the hamlet of Gampisch, which is farmed in summer. Afterwards, the trail leads back to the Barralhaus, which is a real eye-catcher for visitors with its floor plan of 7x120 metres. It was built by the clergyman Pierre Barral, who built the building as holiday accommodation for his pupils. However, Barral went bankrupt before the building was completed. Today, the Barralhaus is owned by the army.
Author’s recommendation
Safety information
- Plan each mountain tour carefully and adapt it to your own conditions, weather and season.
- The weather in the mountains can change quickly. Therefore, take suitable clothing and sufficient provisions and water with you. If the weather is unsafe, turn back in time.
- Inform third parties about the tour and if possible never go alone.
- Do not leave marked trails and do not go on glaciers or rough terrain without a mountain guide.
- Be considerate of other hikers, plants and animals.
- Entering the snowshoe trails and cross-country ski run at your own risk.
Tips, hints and links
winter sports reportThe cross-country ski run is not prepared every day. Up-to-date information on the condition of the cross-country ski run can be obtained from Brig Simplon Tourismus.
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
The trail continues over the plain of the hamlet of Gampisch, which is farmed in summer. Afterwards, the trail leads back to the Barralhaus, which is a real eye-catcher for visitors with its floor plan of 7x120 metres. It was built by the clergyman Pierre Barral, who built the building as holiday accommodation for his pupils. However, Barral went bankrupt before the building was completed. Today, the Barralhaus is owned by the army.
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Public transport
Public transport friendly
You can easily reach the Simplon Pass by Postcar from Brig railway station.Getting there
By train to Brig. Then by Postcar to Simplonpass.Parking
Free parking is available on the Simplon Pass.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Our recommendation:- Good footwear
- Hiking poles at most
- Warm winter clothing depending on weather conditions
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