Ski tour on the Böshorn or Rauthorn (3269 m above sea level)

4:45 h
4.93 km
1,461 m
13 m
1,798 m
3,265 m
1,467 m
Start: Engiloch
Destination: Böshorn or Rothorn

Big and demanding, but not very well-known ski tour with steep slopes. Probably the most beautiful ski company in the Simplon region.

Prerequisite: safe avalanche situation

Ascent

Engeloch - Ascent from Engeloch in the Ritzibach Valley to the Wysse Bode plain. A steep slope leads south under ledges. You overcome it east of the waterfall on a ramp that leads upwards from left to right. Now go left towards the western Sirwoltesee past a first ledge. Climb up until you head west, suspended on a belt, come against the snow saddle and traverse it. Now back up steeply to the south, keeping a little to the left. Keep south-east through a long hollow, then climb up the steeper north-east slope towards the east ridge of the Böshorn. Ski depot at approx. 3,200 m at the foot of the rocks. Climb to the summit over the exposed ridge in good rock.

Descent

Engeloch - The descent is via the ascent track. Depending on the assessment of the dangers, this can also vary.

Egga - From Sirwoltesee, at the foot of the north flank, climb east into a saddle (approx. 2,600 m) between Schilthorn and Wyssbodehorn (2,623 m). Pierce over the pass and east into the beautiful Wysse Bode hollow. You drive to the end. Turn right and go south over a ridge to Rossbodestafel. In the lightly wooded valley floor you reach the Simplon road at Egga.

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Directions

For this ski tour you need a very safe avalanche situation, as well as good physical condition, alpine experience and skiing technique.

Ascent / descent

A) Normal route from Chlusmatte. Difficulty ZS- Ascent / descent: 1461m | Counter ascent on descent: 0m- Starting altitude: 1804 m above sea level | Target altitude: 3265 m above sea level- Time required ascent: 4¾ h | Distance: 5.3 km- Places on the route: Chlusmatte - Wysse Bode (Simplon - VS)

Snowshoe and ski tour map 1: 50,000 is available from the Brig and Simplon tourist office.

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

Tour information

Loop Road
Summit

Equipment

Complete ski touring equipment including rope, ice ax, crampons.

Directions & Parking facilities

By post bus or private car to Engeloch.

Parking spaces are available just south of the restaurant.

You can easily reach Engeloch by post bus.

stop: Engeloch

Additional information

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

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

Literature

Further information at the tourist office or the SAC.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Visit a restaurant in Simplon Dorf or on the Simplon Pass.

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Safety guidelines

The inspection is at your own risk. Rapid weather changes can occur. Be careful and don't put yourself in danger.

Safe skiing, alpine, quite difficult tour. Can only be walked in very safe conditions.

Disclaimer

Walking routes in alpine terrain requires good physical condition, serious preparation and technical knowledge in mountain sports. The ascent of the routes described is at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourismus AG, SAC and the authors assume no liability for the topicality, correctness and completeness of the information provided. Liability claims of any kind against Brig Simplon Tourismus AG or against the authors are excluded.

SOS: 144

Map

Snowshoe and ski tour map 1: 50000 is available from the Brig and Simplon tourist office.

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

Place of interest

Tours