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title: "Ski tour to Staldhorn (2463 m above sea level)"
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description: "Ascent Simplon Pass – From Simplon Pass at 2,005 m, head west across the plains past the hamlet of Hopsche. At around 2,200 m, turn right towards the northwest and continue up the ramp of the Gälmji to the pass. The summit is reached via the west ridge. Descent Simplon Pass – The descent follows the ascent route. Depending on the assessment of hazards, this may vary."
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Ski tour to Staldhorn (2463 m above sea level)
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- 3.55 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Ski

Gipfelkreuz Staldhorn

Gipfel Staldhorn

Aufstieg zum Staldhorn am Simplon

Simplonpass vom Staldhorn aus

Hopsche auf dem Weg zum Staldhorn

- 2:00 h
- 3.55 km
- 471 m
- 7 m
- 1,985 m
- 2,456 m
- Difficulty: easy
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- Start: Simplon Pass
- Destination: Simplon Pass

The short ski route of about 2 hours from Simplon Pass to the Staldhorn is especially suitable for beginners.

**Ascent**

**Simplon Pass** – From Simplon Pass at 2,005 m, head west across the plains past the hamlet of Hopsche. At around 2,200 m, turn right towards the northwest and continue up the ramp of the Gälmji to the pass. The summit is reached via the west ridge.

**Descent**

**Simplon Pass** – The descent follows the ascent route. Depending on the assessment of hazards, this may vary.

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Good to know
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Pavements

Trail (4%)

Path (96%)

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

From Simplon Pass at 2,005 m, head west across the plains past the hamlet of Hopsche. At around 2,200 m, turn right towards the northwest and continue up the ramp of the Gälmji to the pass. The summit is reached via the west ridge.

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

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

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Directions &amp; Parking facilities

**Getting there**Reach Simplon Pass by private vehicle or post bus.

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**Parking**Parking spaces are available at Simplon Pass.

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**Public transportation**You can reach Simplon Pass conveniently by post bus from Brig or Iselle.

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Additional information

Under very safe conditions, the descent into the Nesseltal is a special experience.

More information on ski tours at:

Questions about the Brig Simplon region:

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

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

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Literature

More information is available at the tourist office or from the .

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

At Simplon you can dine in three restaurants. Thanks to the many ski routes, the Simplon area is suitable for a longer stay.

Take advantage of the new Simplon snowshoe and ski tour app. Collect points and receive great rewards. The app is available for purchase at .

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Safety guidelines

**Safe skiing, alpine, quite difficult route. Accessible only under very safe conditions.**

Travel is at your own risk. Rapid weather changes can occur. Be cautious and avoid putting yourself in danger.

**Disclaimer**

Traveling routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation, and technical knowledge in mountain sports. Use of the described routes is at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourism AG, SAC, and the authors accept no liability for the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of the provided information. Any claims against Brig Simplon Tourism AG or the authors are excluded.

**SOS: 144**

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Map

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

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

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Contact

3907 Simplon

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