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 Sirwoltesattel (2621 m)

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/Photo: Mike Kanzso, www.sac-saas.ch
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/Photo: Mike Kanzso, www.sac-saas.ch
Ascent
Engeloch – From the Engeloch Restaurant, drive west over the Chrummbach Bridge at Chluismatta. Then traverse the Alpstafel and the slope on the left bank of the Ritzibach creek, up onto the Wysse Bode plateau (2,113 m). At the end of the plateau you will see a steep slope with rocky outcrops. These can be overcome east (left) of the waterfall via the ramp. Cross the Ritzibach above the riegel and ascend towards Sirwoltesattel (2’621 m).
Descent
Simplonpass– The descent is via the ascent route. This may vary depending on the risk assessment. If conditions are good and safe, a racy and steep descent through the Ritzitälli is possible. Bielti / Simplonpass – If conditions are good and safe the descent to the Bielti is also possible. This will require a last ascent (approx. 30 minutes) back onto the Simplonpass at the end of the tour.
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
AlpenbrunchSafety information
Safe skiing, alpine, quite difficult tour. Only accessible in very safe conditions, and you do so at your own risk.Rapid changes in weather can occur. Be careful and do not put yourself in danger.
Disclaimer
Walking 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 do not assume any 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
More information about ski tours at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-tourenQuestions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch
Start
Destination
Note
Public transport
Public transport friendly
You can reach Engeloch by bus from Brig or Iselle(It).
Stop: Simplon, Engeloch
Getting there
by bus or car to EngelochParking
Next to the Restaurant Engeloch are parking spaces availableCoordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Complete ski touring equipment including rope, ice ax and crampons.Statistics
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