Ski tour to the Mäderlicke (2887 meters above sea level)

3.66 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Ski

2:12 h
3.66 km
1,130 m
1,754 m
2,884 m
Difficulty: medium
Start: Rothwald
Destination: Mäderlicke

The Mäderlicke lies at the foot of the Mäderhorn, which is climbed via the Mäderlicke.

Ascent

Rothwald - From the mountain station of the Rothwald ski lift you go up to the Mäderlicke at the top of the Bodmertälli. The view during the tour to the Mäderlicke is breathtaking. Afterwards the Mäderhorn can also be climbed.

Descent

Rothwald - The descent is via the ascent track. Depending on the assessment of the dangers, this can also vary.

Simplon Pass - Descend from the Mäderlicke towards the southeast to the Chaltwasser Pass plateau. From here either to Unner's Schallbett, to the Simplon Pass or to Italy to Alpe Veglia.

Pavements

Unknown (100%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

The tour to the Mäderlicke is breathtaking. If you want, you can extend the tour up to the Mäderhorn.

Tour information

Circular trail

Equipment

Complete ski touring equipment

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

By post bus or private car to Rothwald.

Parking

Parking spaces are available at the Schutzhaus and Ganterwald restaurants.

Public transportation

Easily accessible by post bus from Brig

Stop: Rothwald, Schutzhaus

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

Further information at the tourist office or the SAC.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Ski tourers feel at home on the Simplon. Spend the night in one of the hotels on the pass or in the village and spend a few days touring in the region.

Benefit from the new Simplon snowshoe and ski touring app. Earn points and get great rewards. The app is available at simplon.app.

Safety guidelines

Safe skiing, alpine, quite difficult tour. Only accessible in very safe conditions.

The inspection is at your own risk. Rapid changes in weather can occur. Be careful and don't put yourself in danger.

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.

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

Ski tour to the Mäderlicke (2887 meters above sea level)

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