- 7:00 h
- 22.65 km
- 828 m
- 902 m
- 1,889 m
- 2,483 m
- Difficulty: difficult
- Start: Simplon Pass
- Destination: Gspon
The hike starts at the Simplon Pass. It does not matter whether you start at Kulm, the hospice, or the Restaurant Monte Leone. From afar, you can see to the northwest the wide path that steadily climbs the mountainside to the Bistinen Pass. At Bistina, you follow the signposted path towards Visperterminen. In the upper Fülmoos, after crossing the "Gamsa", stay on the path towards Gebidumpass. You continue hiking above Visperterminen all the way to Gspon.
Pavements
- Asphalt (2%)Trail (16%)Path (82%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- The hike starts at the Simplon Pass. It does not matter whether you start at Kulm, the hospice, or the Restaurant Monte Leone. From afar, you can see to the northwest the wide path that steadily climbs the mountainside to the Bistinen Pass. At Bistina, you follow the signposted path towards Visperterminen. In the upper Fülmoos, after crossing the "Gamsa", stay on the path towards Gebidumpass. You continue hiking above Visperterminen all the way to Gspon.
Tour information
Refreshment stop
Equipment
- Weather-appropriate equipment is indispensable. For all hikes, good, sturdy mountain boots are strongly recommended.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereBy private vehicle or PostBus.ParkingParking spaces are available at the Simplon Pass.Public transportation
You can conveniently travel by train (SBB) to Brig main station.
There are various PostBus lines available at the station.
Additional information
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Various hotels are available as stage locations at the Simplon Pass. A visit to the two lakes is worthwhile.
Safety guidelines
- The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.
Map
- You can get the SwissTopo hiking map “Simplon” at the tourism office Brig and Simplon.