- 2:30 h
- 4.58 km
- 600 m
- 33 m
- 2,000 m
- 2,417 m
- 417 m
- Start: Simplon, Monte Leone
- Destination: Simplon, Monte Leone
Ascent
Simplon Pass (2,000 m) – From the Simplon Pass, descend southwest to the Bielti alpine huts. Ascend northwest along the stream, cross under the Staffelgrat ridge, and continue to the pass.
Bielti (1,888 m) – From the Simplon Pass, descend southwest to the Bielti holiday cabins and climb southwest up the slope to the entrance to the Bistine Valley. When there is little to moderate snow, the trail of a mule track is visible. On the Bistine terrace, head northwest and climb the last steep slope to the summit. The lower part of the route leads through dangerous steep slopes; only attempt in safe conditions!
Descent
Simplon Pass (2000 m) - as for the ascent
Bielti (1888 m) - via Bistine and the sometimes dangerous steep slopes down to the Alten Spittel plain. A short 30-minute climb leads to the pass summit.
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
Tour information
Loop Road
Summit
Equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
You can reach the Simplon Pass by PostBus from Brig or Iselle (Domodossola, IT).
Bus stop: Simplon, Monte Leone.
Additional information
Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch
Literature
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
You undertake the tour at your own risk. Weather conditions can change quickly. Be careful – do not put yourself in danger.
Disclaimer:
Travelling on routes in alpine terrain requires good physical condition, thorough preparation and technical knowledge of mountain sports. You undertake the routes described at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourismus AG, SAC, and the authors accept no responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of the information provided. Liability claims of any kind against Brig Simplon Tourismus AG and the authors are excluded.
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Map
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
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