Mountain tour to the Bortelhorn (3194m)

6:00 h
7.25 km
1,085 m
1,085 m
2,105 m
3,194 m
1,089 m
Start: Bortelhütten
Destination: Bortelhütten

If you look up the Rhone Valley from Leuk, you will discover a pyramid at the end of the valley - the Bortelhorn. The challenging high tour with climbing sections is rewarded with a breathtaking 360° view.

The route to the Bortelhorn (it. Punta del Rebbio) in this description starts at the Bortelhütten. Please note that the tour is a high-altitude tour. The path is not signposted and is not visible in the scree. Piled-up rock formations help with orientation.

The summit tour can be completed as a two-day hike. In the afternoon of the first day, you hike from Rosswald or Berisal to the Bortelhütten. Here you can stop for refreshments and spend the night. The next morning, after breakfast, you climb up to the Bortelhorn.

If you are not familiar with mountain and high-altitude tours, you should definitely take a mountain guide with you.

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

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Directions

The tour starts at the Bortelhütten. After about 1:20 hours ascent, you reach a snow field where you should immediately put on your crampons. Cross the snow field in the direction of Bortellücke. Secured by a rope, you now begin the final ascent of around 200 meters to the Bortelhorn. The ridge is conquered with easy climbing and a great view of the Simplon region and back into the Rhone valley.

Tour information

Stop at an Inn
Summit

Equipment

You should take the following equipment with you on alpine hikes:

High mountain boots, possibly suitable for crampons
Gloves
Hat
Clothing suitable for the season and weather
Ice axe, rope and safety equipment
Maps 1:25 000
Altimeter
First aid kit with rescue blanket
Mobile phone
Enough provisions

Directions & Parking facilities

By bus or vehicle.

You can park free of charge at the Rosswald valley station in summer.

From Brig, you can reach Rosswald by post bus and cable car.

Berisal can also be reached by post bus from Brig station.

Additional information

Further information at the tourist office or from the SAC.

Literature

Information is available from the tourist office or the SAC.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Spend the night in the Bortelhütte. Not only can you eat here, but the sunset in the Rhone Valley is also a wonderful experience.

Safety guidelines

The following safety instructions should be taken into account for alpine hikes:

Choose a hike that suits your abilities
Mountain hiking is an endurance sport. Only set off in a healthy and rested condition.
Stay alert on the ascent and descent
Check the current weather forecast when planning. Turn back early if the weather is bad
Equipment should be adapted to the hike
It is essential to wear good hiking boots
Always stay on marked trails. Shortcuts should be avoided
Regular breaks with food and drink are necessary to maintain concentration and performance
Avoid going it alone. Inform others about the planned route.
Respect nature! Always take waste with you and observe regulations in protected areas

All hikes are at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.

Map

Hiking maps are available from the tourist office in Brig, Simplon and Rosswald.

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