Alpine Passes Trail: Simplonpass - Gspon
- 7:00 h
- 22.65 km
- 828 m
- 902 m
- 1,889 m
- 2,483 m
- Difficulty: difficult
- Start: Simplonpass
- Destination: Gspon
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.
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Pavements
- Asphalt (2%)Trail (16%)Path (82%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends 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
Refreshment stop
Equipment
- Equipment adapted to the weather is indispensable. For all hikes it is strongly recommended to wear good, sturdy mountain boots.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereBy private vehicle or Postbus.ParkingParking is available on the Simplon Pass.Public transportationYou 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.