- 5:00 h
- 5.19 km
- 1,610 m
- 1,476 m
- 3,108 m
- 1,632 m
- Start: Simplon Dorf, post bus stop
- Destination: Rothorn
Long and varied ski route, which is only doable under very good conditions. The approach to the Bodmer Glacier is very steep and exposed.
Ascent
Simplon Dorf – From Simplon Dorf to Bodme (1’836 m), then ascend the hollows and slopes to the right towards the Bodmer Glacier. Continue over the glacier, avoiding the middle crevasse zone, and then reach the notch (3’018 m) at the foot of the east ridge of the Fletschhorn. Climb either the northwest flank or the easy ridge to the summit.
Descent
Simplon Dorf – Same as ascent. At 2600 m you can leave the glacier and go right to cross the moraine.
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
Simplon Dorf - Rothorn
Snowshoeing 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
Simplon Dorf is easily accessible by post bus from Brig or Iselle.
Stop: Simplon Dorf, Post
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
More information is available at the Tourist Office or from the SAC.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Visit a restaurant in Simplon Dorf.
Benefit from the new Simplon snowshoeing and ski touring app. Collect points and receive great rewards. The app is available at simplon.app.
Safety guidelines
Safe skiing, alpine, quite difficult route. Only passable under very safe conditions.
The tour is undertaken at your own risk. Rapid weather changes can occur. Be cautious – do not put yourself in danger.
Crampons may sometimes be required at the summit ridge.
Disclaimer
Traveling routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, thorough preparation, and technical knowledge in mountaineering. The described routes are traveled at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourism AG, SAC, and the authors do not guarantee the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of the provided information. Liability claims of any kind against Brig Simplon Tourism AG or the authors are excluded.
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Map
Snowshoeing 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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