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.
Skitour to the Staldhorn

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG Verified partner Explorers Choice
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/ Gipfelkreuz StaldhornPhoto: Georges Sanga, www.sac-cas.ch
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/ Gipfel StaldhornPhoto: TomClancy, www.gipfelbuch.ch
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/ Aufstieg zum Staldhorn am SimplonPhoto: cappef, Hike.org
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/ Simplonpass vom Staldhorn ausPhoto: tignoelino, www.hike.org
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/ Hopsche auf dem Weg zum StaldhornPhoto: tignoelino, www.hike.org
Ascent
Simplonpass – From the Simplonpass at 2’005 m head west and pass the flat areas at th Hopsche. At approximately 2’200 m turn north-westwards and head right over the ramp of the Gälmji up onto the pass. You will reach the summit over the western ridge.
Descent
Simplonpass – The descent is via the ascent route. This may vary depending on the risk assessment.
Author’s recommendation
Benefit from the new Simplon snowshoe and ski touring app. Earn points and get great rewards. The app is at www.simplon.ch
Rest Stop
Hospiz SimplonHotel Simplon-Blick
Hotel Monte Leone
Safety information
Safe skiing, alpine, quite difficult tour. Only accessible in very safe conditions.
Disclaimer of liability
Walking on routes in alpine terrain requires good physical condition, serious preparation and technical knowledge in mountain sports. The ascent of the routes described is at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourismus AG SAC and the authors assume no liability for the topicality, correctness and completeness of the information provided. Liability claims of any kind against Brig Simplon Tourismus AG or against the authors are excluded.
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Tips, hints and links
In very safe conditions, the descent into the Nesseltal is a special experience.
More information about ski tours at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren
Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch
Snowshoe and ski tour map 1: 50,000 is available from the Brig and Simplon tourist office.
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Note
Public transport
Public transport friendly
You can easily reach the Simplon Pass by post bus from Brig or Iselle.Getting there
With the car or bus up to the Simplon Pass.Parking
Parking spaces are available on the Simplon Pass.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
Equipment
Complete ski touring equipment including rope, ice ax and crampons.Statistics
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