Ski tour on Monte Leone (3553.4 m above sea level)

7.01 km long

Round trip

Difficulty: difficult

Condition: difficult

Great panorama

Ski

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6:30 h
7.01 km
1,550 m
2,002 m
3,527 m
Difficulty: difficult
Start: Simplon Pass
Destination: Monte Leone

Although Monte Leone is close to the Simplon Pass, the summit is not visible from the road.

The subsequent climb to the summit must be generously planned in terms of time.

Ascent

Simplon Pass – Ascend from Simplon Kulm to the Breithorn Pass. The pass can also be reached from Egga or from the Monte Leone hut. From the Breithorn Pass, keep to the Alpjergletscher glacier in the direction of the rock spur. Stay at the same altitude and continue towards the south ridge until you reach the base of a small couloir near two rock towers. Leave your skis here and ascend on foot to the ridge, then in 30 minutes over easy rocks on the south ridge to the summit. The summit can also be reached a bit more exposed on foot via the west ridge. Beware of possible cornices.

Descent

Simplon Pass – Return to the ski deposit and from there enjoy about 3 km of descent. Above the crevasse zone, first head west, then southwest along the rock wall down to approximately 2,620 m.

Descents to Unners Schallbett on the Simplon road (1,933 m), to Egga (1,588 m), or to the Monte Leone hut are also possible.

Depending on risk assessment, these descent routes may vary.

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Pavements

Unknown (100%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

Under the best conditions and with local knowledge, the descent to the Old Barracks is a special experience.

Tour information

Loop Road
Summit

Equipment

Complete ski touring equipment including rope, ice axe, crampons, and avalanche crampons.

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

By post bus or private car to the Simplon Pass.

Parking

Parking spaces are available.

Public transportation

By post bus or private car to the Simplon Pass.

Bus stop: Simplon Kulm, Bellevue or Simplon Pass, Simplonblick

Additional information

More information on ski tours at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren

Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch

Literature

Further information can be obtained from the tourist office or from the SAC.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Ski tourers feel comfortable on the Simplon. Stay overnight in one of the hotels on the pass or in the village and spend a few tour days in the region.

Take advantage of the new snowshoe and ski touring app. Collect points and receive great rewards. The app can be purchased at simplon.app.

Safety guidelines

Safe skiing, alpine, quite difficult tour. Only accessible under very safe conditions.

Participation is at your own risk. Rapid weather changes may occur. Be careful and do not put yourself in danger.

Disclaimer

Accessing routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation, and technical knowledge of mountaineering. The use of the described routes is at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourism AG, SAC, and the authors assume no responsibility for the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of the provided information. Liability claims of any kind against Brig Simplon Tourism AG or the authors are excluded.

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Map

Snowshoe and ski touring map 1:50000 is available at the Brig and Simplon tourist offices.

274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7