- 3:30 h
- 4.58 km
- 820 m
- 22 m
- 1,797 m
- 2,621 m
- 824 m
- Start: Simplonstrasse, Engeloch
- Destination: Magehorn
Ascent
Engeloch – From the Engiloch restaurant or the parking lot north of it, head west over the bridge at Chluismatta and cross the Alpstafel and the Ritzibach northwest. After the Ritzibach, climb the wooded ridge heading west. Then turn right (north), go under the Hotosse and continue to the upper end of the Marchgraben. At the foot of the north flank of the Galehorn, continue to the Magelicka at 2,439 m. From here, ascend the south flank to the summit.
Descent
Engeloch – The descent follows the ascent route. Depending on the risk assessment, this may also vary.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
From the Engiloch restaurant or the parking lot north of it, head west over the bridge at Chluismatta and cross the Alpstafel and the Ritzibach northwest. After the Ritzibach, climb the wooded ridge heading west. Then turn right (north), go under the Hotosse and continue to the upper end of the Marchgraben. At the foot of the north flank of the Galehorn, continue to the Magelicka at 2,439 m. From here, ascend the south flank to the summit.
Tour information
Summit
Equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
You can reach Engiloch conveniently by post bus from Brig or Iselle (It).
Stop: Simplon, Engiloch
Additional information
More information on ski tours at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren
Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch
Literature
More information available at the tourist office or from the SAC.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Visit a restaurant on the Simplon Pass.
Safety guidelines
The route is undertaken at your own risk. Rapid weather changes may occur. Be careful - do not put yourself in danger.
Safe skiing, alpine, fairly difficult route. Only accessible under very secure conditions.
Be cautious if you want to take the direct descent through the Marchgraben: very often the steep gully is wind-loaded.
Disclaimer
Going on routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation, and technical mountaineering skills. The described routes are used at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourismus AG, SAC and the authors assume no liability for the timeliness, correctness, and completeness of the information provided. Liability claims of any kind against Brig Simplon Tourismus AG and the authors are excluded.
SOS: 144
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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