- 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 Simplon Pass 2005 m, pass right by Rotelsee and diagonally turn right through the steep slope to the broad terrace below point 2258. Shortly before point 2258, turn left and climb the slope covered with boulders. At 2400 m you reach a ramp whose south flank runs parallel to the west ridge. Stay on this ramp until the slope becomes steeper and then switch to the south ridge and climb to the winter summit. The last few meters must be completed on foot.
Descent
Simplon road north of Engiloch - up to point 2258 as per ascent and then head towards the Holiecht TV mast and descend over Giblatt down to the Simplon road above the curve in Engiloch.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Shoe and ski touring 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
More information on ski touring 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 snowshoeing and ski touring app. Collect points and receive great rewards. The app can be purchased at simplon.app.
Safety guidelines
Safe skiing, alpine, quite difficult route. Only passable under very safe conditions.
Traversal is at your own risk. Rapid weather changes can occur. Be cautious and do not put yourself in danger.
Disclaimer
Traversing routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation, and technical mountaineering skills. The traversal of the described routes is at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourism AG, SAC, and the authors assume no responsibility for the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of the provided information. Any liability claims against Brig Simplon Tourism AG and the authors are excluded.
Emergency: 144
Map
Shoe and ski touring 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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