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.
Simplon Pass
Simplon Pass
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.
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 on the Simplon Pass to recharge your batteries.
Benefit from the new Simplon snowshoe and ski touring app. Earn points and get great rewards. The app is available at simplon.app.
With the car or bus up to the Simplon Pass.
Parking spaces are available on the Simplon Pass.
You can easily reach the Simplon Pass by post bus from Brig or Iselle.
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
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
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