--- title: "Simplon Winter Walking Trail" url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/simplon-winter-walking-trail" description: "First, you hike on the winter hiking trail from the Simplon Pass, the historic border crossing between Switzerland and Italy, towards Simplon Village. Before reaching the destination of the hike, you walk through various untouched landscapes with breathtaking views. Particularly interesting: along the hiking trail you will see the Barral House and the Old Spittel. The Barral House is an impressive and fascinating H-shaped building that was originally built for seminars and then used by the Swiss Army. The Old Spittel is the former hospice, built in 1650 by Kaspar Stockalper. At this point you have the option to leave the path at the nearby Hospiz-Niederalp bus stop or walk back the same way until you reach the Simplon Pass again. It is advisable to return to the starting point by bus. The winter walking trail is not groomed every day. Following snowfall, it may take a few days for the trail to be groomed again. Before setting off, please check the date of the last grooming and the weather and snow conditions since then." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/4016053/ab212fa4c33ce24b86545fa26bf5f7889cd647c59ae6d13d5279e55de6bb8a66/winterwandern-auf-dem-simplonpass.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Brig-Simplon > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Simplon Winter Walking Trail ============================ - 4.80 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Winter hiking Winterwandern auf dem Simplonpass Winterwandern Simplon Winterwandern auf dem Simplonpass Winterwandern auf dem Simplonpass Winterwandern auf dem Simplonpass - 1:30 h - 4.80 km - 33 m - 167 m - 1,844 m - 2,011 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Simplon Pass, Simplon View, 2,006 metres above sea level - Destination: Hospice Niederalp, Postbus stop, 1,895 metres above sea level Experience the untouched landscape on the Simplon Pass on foot – and in winter. The winter hiking trail starts at the pass height at 1992 meters above sea level and ends at the Barral House. First, you hike on the winter hiking trail from the Simplon Pass, the historic border crossing between Switzerland and Italy, towards Simplon Village. Before reaching the destination of the hike, you walk through various untouched landscapes with breathtaking views. Particularly interesting: along the hiking trail you will see the Barral House and the Old Spittel. The Barral House is an impressive and fascinating H-shaped building that was originally built for seminars and then used by the Swiss Army. The Old Spittel is the former hospice, built in 1650 by Kaspar Stockalper. At this point you have the option to leave the path at the nearby Hospiz-Niederalp bus stop or walk back the same way until you reach the Simplon Pass again. It is advisable to return to the starting point by bus. **The winter walking trail is not groomed every day. Following snowfall, it may take a few days for the trail to be groomed again. Before setting off, please check the date of the last grooming and the weather and snow conditions since then.** Read more Brig Simplon Tourismus AG Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (8%) Asphalt (42%) Trail (50%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions First, you hike on the winter hiking trail from the Simplon Pass towards Simplon Village.  Before reaching the destination of the hike, you walk through various untouched landscapes with breathtaking views. Particularly interesting: along the hiking trail you will see the Barral House and the Old Spittel At this point you have the option to leave the path at the nearby bus stop or walk back the same way until you reach the Simplon Pass again. Read more Tour information - Culturally interesting - Refreshment stop Equipment Our recommendation: - Hiking poles - Snowshoes - Good and waterproof footwear - Weather-dependent (waterproof) and warm clothing - Headwear - Sunscreen - Provisions - Camera Printout of the hiking trail (click “Print” to download) You can rent snowshoe equipment at Glacier Sport Brig/Naters. (+41 27 923 46 46) Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By car, follow the A9 national road from Brig to the Simplon Pass.  Read more **Parking**Free parking is available on the main road, right at the start of the walk. Read more **Public transportation**From Brig railway station, you can easily reach the Simplon Pass by PostBus (line 631). The winter hiking trail starts at the “Simplonpass, Simplonblick” bus stop. Read more Additional information  More information about the destination: - Brig Simplon: www.brig-simplon.ch Read more Literature Visit the tourism office in Simplon Village for more information and literature. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Bus stops and places to eat are located at several points along the route. Please note the timetable. Read more Safety guidelines Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. Valais/Wallis Promotion accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of information on this website. - Bring a map. Download full description of this route including largescale map by clicking on “Print” icon, top right of this page. - Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife. - Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals. Do not leaveanywaste in nature. - Take extra care protecting yourself from the sun at altitude. UV radiation can be exceptionally strong, even in cloudy weather. • Plan hike carefully: take into consideration fitness level of each participant, weather forecast and season. - Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertainweather, turn back in good time. - Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide. - Take note of the warning signs that point out the constant danger, especially the danger of avalanches. - Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible, avoid going alone. Read more Map SwissTopo maps 1:50'000 / 274 S Visp Read more Contact 3907 Simplon Download GPX file - - - -