Ascent
Berisal – Ascend from the Berisal up to 2’400 m above the Bortelhütte. Continue upwards and east into a small hollow on the south to the northern end of the small Bortelglacier. Clearly turn into a south-southeast direction and over the Bortelglacier to the ski depot. In winter, the summit is rarely ascended.
Descent
Berisal – The descent is via the ascent route. This may vary depending on the risk assessment.
Berisal
Bortelhorn
Von der Bushaltestelle Berisal kann man der GPS-Route durch das Gantertal bis zur Bortelhütte folgen. Das Bortelhorn befindet sich in Sichtweite der Bortelhütte.
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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Complete ski touring equipment including rope, ice ax and crampons.
Visit a restaurant in Simplon Dorf or Gabi to recharge your batteries.
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You can reach Berisal by car or bus.
There are parking spaces available in Berisal.
Take the bus from Brig or Iselle to Berisal.
Stop: Berisal, Kehr
More information at the tourist office or the SAC.
Snowshoe and ski tour map 1: 50000 is available from the Brig and Simplon tourist office.
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
More information about ski tours at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren
Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch
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