--- title: "Alpine Passes Trail: Simplon Pass - Gspon" url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/alpine-passes-trail-simplon-pass-gspon" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2752606/7558ac710e1e2927b622979181cffc417e4db390eae650e1119f50eb3e069b76/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Brig-Simplon > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Alpine Passes Trail: Simplon Pass - Gspon ========================================= - 22.65 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Hike - 7:00 h - 22.65 km - 828 m - 902 m - 1,889 m - 2,483 m - Difficulty: difficult - - Start: Simplon Pass - Destination: Gspon Panoramic route to Gspon: Simplon Pass, Bistinen Pass, Gebidumpass with views of the Bernese Alps and to the highest Swiss peak, the 4545m high Dom. 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. Read more Brig Simplon Tourismus AG Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (2%) Trail (16%) Path (82%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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. Read more Tour information - Refreshment stop Equipment Weather-appropriate equipment is indispensable. For all hikes, good, sturdy mountain boots are strongly recommended. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By private vehicle or PostBus. Read more **Parking**Parking spaces are available at the Simplon Pass. Read more **Public transportation** You can conveniently travel by train (SBB) to Brig main station. There are various PostBus lines available at the station. Read more Additional information on on Read more 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. Read more Safety guidelines The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker. Read more Map You can get the SwissTopo hiking map “Simplon” at the tourism office Brig and Simplon. Read more Contact 3907 Simplon Download GPX file - - - -