--- title: "Ski tour to the Magehorn (2621 m above sea level)" url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/ski-tour-to-the-magehorn-2621-m-above-sea-level" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2998783/50d63279c017dddff0d94fc5d72a34baac33ee98f03aa9d91fdd460953daec0f/skitour-magehorn.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Brig-Simplon > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Ski tour to the Magehorn (2621 m above sea level) ================================================= - 4.58 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Ski Skitour Magehorn Blick auf den Simplonpass Skitour Magehorn Simplon Magehorn Simplon - 3:30 h - 4.58 km - 820 m - 22 m - 1,797 m - 2,621 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Simplonstrasse, Engeloch - Destination: Magehorn The ski route to the Magehorn, taking about 3.5 hours, is suitable for experts. **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. Read more Brig Simplon Tourismus AG Good to know ------------ Pavements Trackless (100%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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. Read more Tour information - Mountain summit Equipment Complete ski touring equipment including rope, ice axe, and crampons. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By car or post bus to Engiloch. Read more **Parking**Parking is available at the Engiloch restaurant. Read more **Public transportation**You can reach Engiloch conveniently by post bus from Brig or Iselle (It). Stop: Simplon, Engiloch Read more Additional information More information on ski tours at: Questions about the Brig Simplon region: Read more Literature More information available at the tourist office or from the . Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Visit a restaurant on the Simplon Pass. Read more 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** Read more 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 Read more Contact 3907 Simplon Download GPX file - - - -