- 5:00 h
- 4.51 km
- 1,430 m
- 2,004 m
- 3,438 m
- 1,434 m
- Start: Simplon, hospice
- Destination: Breithorn
Ascent
Simplon Pass – From the Simplon Pass at 2000 m, you ascend left towards the high-voltage line and from there to the large rock at the outlet of the north ridge of the Hübschhorn. You cross the steep slope directly under the rock face. Then continue north side past the Hübschhorn, onto the Homattu glacier and to the Breithorn pass at 3355 m. From the pass, you ascend to the right to the middle summit.
Descent
Simplon Pass – The descent follows the ascent route. Depending on the assessment of dangers, this may also vary.
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Directions
The Breithorn is the most popular and classic ski mountain at Simplon. A long ascent, rewarded with a fantastic view and a thrilling descent.
Ascent
Simplon Pass – From the Simplon Pass at 2000 m, you ascend left towards the high-voltage line and from there to the large rock at the outlet of the north ridge of the Hübschhorn. You cross the steep slope directly under the rock face. Then continue north side past the Hübschhorn, onto the Homattu glacier and to the Breithorn pass at 3355 m. From the pass, you ascend to the right to the middle summit.
Descent
Simplon Pass – The descent follows the ascent route. Depending on the assessment of dangers, this may also vary.
Snowshoe and ski tour map 1:50000 is available at the Brig and Simplon tourist offices.
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
Tour information
Loop Road
Summit
Equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
You can easily reach the Simplon Pass by post bus.
Bus stop: Simplon Kulm, Bellevue
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
More information at the tourist office or from the SAC.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Visit the restaurants on the Simplon Pass for a snack.
Benefit from the new Simplon Snowshoe and Ski Tour app. Collect points and receive great rewards. The app is available at simplon.app.
Safety guidelines
You undertake this route at your own risk. Rapid weather changes can occur. Be cautious and do not put yourself in danger.
Safe skiing, alpine, rather difficult route. Only passable in very safe conditions.
The entire descent from the Homattu pass to the road is south-facing and thus more exposed to snow melt. Therefore, this route can only be done relatively early and in good winter conditions when the snow cover still reaches down to the pass road.
Disclaimer
Undertaking routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation, and technical mountain sport knowledge. Undertaking the described routes is at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourism AG, SAC, and the authors assume no liability for the timeliness, correctness, and completeness of the information provided. Any liability claims against Brig Simplon Tourism AG or the authors are excluded.
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Map
Snowshoe and ski tour map 1:50000 is available at the Brig and Simplon tourist offices.
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
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