Alpine Passes Trail: Simplonpass - 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
  • 594 m
  • Start: Simplonpass
  • Destination: Gspon
Panoramic tour to Gspon: Simplon pass, Bistinen pass, Gebidum pass with view of the Bernese Alps and to the highest Swiss summit, the 4545m high Dom.

The hike begins on the Simplon Pass. Whether you start at Kulm, Hospiz or Restaurant Monte Leone, it doesn't matter. Already from a distance you can see the wide path in a northwesterly direction, which crosses the mountain flank to the Bistinenpass in an even gradient. On the Bistina, take the signposted path towards Visperterminen. In the upper Fülmoos, after having crossed the "Gamsa", you stay on the path towards the Gebidumpass. Continue above Visperterminen to Gspon.

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

Good to know

Pavements

Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The hike begins on the Simplon Pass. Whether you start at Kulm, Hospiz or Restaurant Monte Leone, it doesn't matter. Already from a distance you can see the wide path in a northwesterly direction, which crosses the mountain flank to the Bistinenpass in an even gradient. On the Bistina, take the signposted path towards Visperterminen. In the upper Fülmoos, after having crossed the "Gamsa", you stay on the path towards the Gebidumpass. Continue above Visperterminen to Gspon.

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Equipment adapted to the weather is indispensable. For all hikes it is strongly recommended to wear good, sturdy mountain boots.

Directions & Parking facilities

By private vehicle or Postbus.
Parking is available on the Simplon Pass.
You can travel comfortably by train (SBB) to Brig, main station.

Various Postbus lines are available at the station.

Additional information

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Various hotels are available on the Simplon Pass as stage locations. 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 obtain the SwissTopo hiking map "Simplon" at the Brig and Simplon Tourist Office.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Alpine Passes Trail: Simplonpass - Gspon
3907 Simplon