- 0:30 h
- 1.84 km
- 18 m
- 18 m
- 1,841 m
- 1,859 m
- 18 m
- Start: Simplon Village, Hospiz-Niederalp
- Destination: Simplon Village, Hospiz-Niederalp
The cross-country ski trail located on the south side of the pass summit offers ideal training conditions due to its altitude at 1850 m above sea level. The loop starts at the Barralhaus and leads in a short ascent up to the Old Spittel. The building was the original hospice built by Kaspar Stockalper. The top three floors served as a summer residence for the Stockalper family. Below, poor travelers were granted free accommodation and meals.
The trail continues across the plain of the hamlet Gampisch, which is agriculturally cultivated in summer. Afterwards, the loop returns to the Barralhaus, which immediately catches the visitors’ eye with its footprint of 7x120 meters. It was built by the clergyman Pierre Barral, who constructed the building as a holiday home for his pupils. However, Barral went bankrupt before the building was completed. Today, the Barralhaus is owned by the army.
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The cross-country ski trail located on the south side of the pass summit offers ideal training conditions due to its altitude at 1850 m above sea level. The loop starts at the Barralhaus and leads in a short ascent up to the Old Spittel. The building was the original hospice built by Kaspar Stockalper. The top three floors served as a summer residence for the Stockalper family. Below, poor travelers were granted free accommodation and meals.
The trail continues across the plain of the hamlet Gampisch, which is agriculturally cultivated in summer. Afterwards, the loop returns to the Barralhaus, which immediately catches the visitors’ eye with its footprint of 7x120 meters. It was built by the clergyman Pierre Barral, who constructed the building as a holiday home for his pupils. However, Barral went bankrupt before the building was completed. Today, the Barralhaus is owned by the army.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Our recommendation:
- Good footwear
- Hiking poles if necessary
- Warm winter clothing depending on the weather
Directions & Parking facilities
Additional information
The cross-country ski trail is not groomed daily. Current information about the trail condition is available from Brig Simplon Tourism AG or at the link Winter Sports Report.
Literature
Visit the tourist office in Simplon Village for more information and literature.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
There are two hotels with restaurants and the historic hospice at the Simplon Pass, inviting you to visit.
Safety guidelines
- Plan every mountain route carefully and adapt it to your own conditions as well as to the weather and season.
- The weather can change quickly in the mountains. Therefore, take suitable clothing, enough provisions and water. Turn back in time if the weather is uncertain.
- Inform third parties about your route and if possible, never go alone.
- Do not leave marked trails and do not enter glaciers or difficult terrain without a mountain guide.
- Show consideration for other hikers as well as plants and animals.
- Entering snowshoe trails and cross-country ski trails at your own risk.
Map
Hiking maps are available at the Brig and Simplon tourist offices.
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