Mountain tour to the Bortelhorn (3194m)

7.25 km long

Difficulty: difficult

Condition: very difficult

Great panorama

Alpine tour

Abstieg Richtung Gantertal — © Brig Simplon

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 alpine route with climbing sections is rewarded with breathtaking 360° views.

The route to the Bortelhorn (Italian Punta del Rebbio) in this description starts at the Bortelhütten. Please note that this is a high alpine route. The path is not marked and not visible in the scree on site. Piled-up rock formations assist with orientation.

The summit tour can be done as a two-day hike. On the afternoon of the first day, you hike from Rosswald or Berisal to the Bortelhütten. Here you can get food and spend the night. The next morning, after breakfast, you ascend to the Bortelhorn.

Anyone unfamiliar with mountain and high alpine tours should definitely take a mountain guide.

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

Pavements

Unknown

Trail

Path

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

The route starts at the Bortelhütten. After about 1:20 hours of ascent, you reach a snowfield where you should put on crampons immediately. You cross the snowfield towards the Bortellücke. Secured with a rope, the final ascent of about 200 meters in altitude to the Bortelhorn begins. The ridge is conquered with easy climbing and offers a great view of the Simplon area and back into the Rhone Valley.

Tour information

Stop at an Inn
Summit

Equipment

The following equipment should be taken on alpine hikes:

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

Directions & Parking facilities

By bus or vehicle.

Parking is free at the Rosswald valley station in summer.

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

Berisal is also accessible by post bus from the Brig train station.

Additional information

Further info at the tourist office or at the SAC

Literature

Information is available at the tourist office or from the SAC.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Stay overnight in the Bortelhütte. Here you can not only get food, but also enjoy a beautiful sunset in the Rhone Valley.

Safety guidelines

The following safety instructions should be observed for alpine hikes:

Choose a hike that matches your abilities
Mountain hiking is an endurance sport. Only start in a healthy and rested condition.
Be attentive during ascent and descent
Check the current weather forecast when planning. Turn back early in bad weather
Equipment should be adapted to the hike
Good hiking boots are essential
Always stay on marked trails. Avoid shortcuts
Regular breaks with food and drink are necessary to maintain concentration and performance
Avoid solo hikes. Inform others about the planned route.
Respect nature! Always take your trash with you and observe regulations in protected areas

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

Map

Hiking maps are available at the tourist offices in Brig, Simplon, and Rosswald.

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