- 4:00 h
- 4.75 km
- 1,334 m
- 43 m
- 1,500 m
- 2,791 m
- 1,291 m
- Start: Simplon Village
- Destination: Simplon Village
Ascent
Simplon Village – The ski tour starts in Simplon Village or Egga. From Simplon Village, head southwest towards Chatzustafel and continue upward to Rossbodestafel. The tour continues towards Stosbode and Schilte up to the summit ridge. Follow the ridge north to the summit of the Schilthorn. Alongside the mountains, you overlook the Simplon Pass with Altes Spittel, Barralhaus, and Hospice.
Descent
Simplon Village – The descent is made via the ascent route. Depending on hazard assessment, this may vary.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The Schilthorn is often climbed after the Galehorn from Sirwoltesee. Caution is advised on the steep slopes of Schilte, as there are often wind-drifted snow accumulations. The long descent over the southeast slopes is often less tracked than the descent to Chlusmatte.
Snowshoeing and ski tour map 1:50000 is available at the Brig and Simplon tourist offices.
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
Additional information
Further information on 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 from the SAC.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Simplon Village, with its three hotels, is known in winter as a ski touring mecca. Embark daily on varied routes.
Benefit from the new Simplon snowshoeing and ski touring app. Collect points and receive great rewards. The app is available for purchase at simplon.app.
Safety guidelines
The tour is undertaken at your own risk. Rapid weather changes can occur. Be cautious - do not put yourself in danger.
Caution: Wind-drifted snow accumulations in the steep slopes of Schilte.
Safe skiing, alpine, quite difficult route. Only feasible under very safe conditions.
Disclaimer
Following routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation, and technical mountain sports skills. Touring the described routes is at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourism AG, SAC, and the authors assume no responsibility for the timeliness, correctness, or completeness of the information provided. Any liability claims against Brig Simplon Tourism AG or the authors are excluded.
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Map
Snowshoeing and ski tour map 1:50000 is available at the Brig and Simplon tourist offices.
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
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