Ski tour to the Bortelhorn

5:30 h
6.03 km
1,670 m
1,524 m
3,195 m
1,671 m
Start: Berisal
Destination: Bortelhorn

Challenging ski tour to the Bortelhorn or the Punta del Rebbio Rauthorn in the Simplon region. Starting point of the tour is Berisal.

Ascent

Berisal – Ascend from the Berisal up to 2’400 m above the Bortelhütte. Continue upwards and east into a small hollow on the south to the northern end of the small Bortelglacier. Clearly turn into a south-southeast direction and over the Bortelglacier to the ski depot. In winter, the summit is rarely ascended.

Descent

Berisal – The descent is via the ascent route. This may vary depending on the risk assessment.

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

From the Berisal bus stop, you can follow the GPS route through the Ganter Valley to the Bortel Hut. The Bortelhorn is within sight of the Bortel Hut.

Tour information

Loop Road
Summit

Equipment

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

Directions & Parking facilities

You can reach Berisal by car or bus.

There are parking spaces available in Berisal.

Take the bus from Brig or Iselle to Berisal.

Stop: Berisal, Kehr

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

More information at the tourist office or the SAC.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Visit a restaurant in Simplon Dorf or Gabi to recharge your batteries.

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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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Map

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

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