- 4:00 h
- 7.08 km
- 1,166 m
- 1,323 m
- 1,850 m
- 3,173 m
- 1,323 m
- Start: Simplon Pass, Hospice
- Destination: Simplon, Engeloch
Ascent
Simplon Pass - After starting at the Simplon Pass at 2005 m, pass to the right of Rotelsee and turn diagonally right through the steep slope onto the wide terrace beneath P. 2258. Shortly before P. 2258, turn left and climb the rocky slope. At 2400 m, reach a ramp whose south flank runs parallel to the west ridge. Stay on this ramp until the slope gets steeper, then switch to the south ridge and ascend to the winter summit. The last few meters must be covered on foot.
Descent
Simplon road north of Engiloch - to P. 2258 as ascent and then towards the Holiecht TV mast and descend via Giblatt to the Simplon road above the curve in Engiloch.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Snowshoe and ski tour map 1:50000 is available at the Brig and Simplon tourist office.
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
Tour information
Summit
Equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
You can reach the Simplon Pass by post bus from Brig or Iselle (Domodossola, IT).
Stop: Simplon, Hospice.
Additional information
Further information on ski tours at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren
Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch
Literature
Further information at the tourist office or at the SAC.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Take advantage of the new Simplon snowshoe and ski tour app. Collect points and receive great rewards. The app is available for purchase at simplon.app.
Safety guidelines
Safe skiing, alpine, fairly difficult route. Only passable under very safe conditions.
Passage is at your own risk. Rapid weather changes can occur. Be careful and do not put yourself in danger.
Disclaimer
Traversing routes in alpine terrain requires good physical condition, serious preparation, and technical knowledge of mountaineering. The passage of the described routes is at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourism AG, SAC, and the authors assume no liability for the currency, correctness, and completeness of the information provided. Any 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 office.
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
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