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- 3:00 h
- 4.29 km
- 689 m
- 1,719 m
- 2,408 m
- 689 m
- Start: Rothwald, Ganterwald
- Destination: Rothwald, Ganterwald
Ascent
Rothwald - start at the Ganterwald restaurant on the Simplonpassstrasse. Following the forest road, the tour begins with a run-in to Hackber. You climb right up to Wasenalp. Following the edge of the ski slope, you can reach Wintrigmatte from there in around 20 minutes. The path leads past alpine huts and then climbs up in the larch forest in turns. You reach the tree line at the avalanche barriers. You climb the summit Hohture (or as the locals call it: Hohturli) over the ridge.
Descent
Rothwald - The descent is via the ascent track through the open larch forest down into the Rothwald.
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Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch
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Safety guidelines
Safe skiing, alpine, quite difficult tour. Only accessible in very safe conditions.
Disclaimer of liability
Walking on 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.
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274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
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