--- title: "Ski tour to the Wasenhorn or Punta Terrarossa (3245.8 m above sea level)" url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/ski-tour-to-the-wasenhorn-or-punta-terrarossa-32458-m-above-sea-level" description: "The summit ridge is almost horizontal over a length of 150 meters. On the summit you first encounter a cross and at the highest point a pole. Ascent Simplon Pass – From the Simplon Pass, head towards Chaltwassertäli. From the Monte Leone hut (2,848 m) follow a prominent plateau westwards towards the Mäderhorn to the Mäder notch. At the same elevation, cross northeast below the Mäderhorn the Wasen notch. Ski depot at the foot of the first ridge incline. Follow the west ridge now via beautiful and easy block climbing to the summit of the Wasenhorn / Punta Terrarossa. Descent Simplon Pass – The descent follows the ascent route. Depending on the assessment of hazards, this can also vary." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2998772/f4d2d9799eb2c48ec591501239aa82785a69acd371fb37a4fcbdee1a1f6d1234/pfad-im-hintergrund-das-wasenhorn.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Brig-Simplon > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Ski tour to the Wasenhorn or Punta Terrarossa (3245.8 m above sea level) ======================================================================== - 13.02 km long - Difficulty: easy - Great panorama - Ski Pfad im Hintergrund das Wasenhorn Skitouren Simplon - 4:45 h - 13.02 km - 1,334 m - 1,334 m - 1,997 m - 3,244 m - Difficulty: easy - - Start: Simplon, pass height - Destination: Wasenhorn or Punta Terrarossa On the Wasenhorn, you can expect an impressive panoramic view of the Ganter Valley and the Alpe Veglia. The summit ridge is almost horizontal over a length of 150 meters. On the summit you first encounter a cross and at the highest point a pole. **Ascent** **Simplon Pass** – From the Simplon Pass, head towards Chaltwassertäli. From the Monte Leone hut (2,848 m) follow a prominent plateau westwards towards the Mäderhorn to the Mäder notch. At the same elevation, cross northeast below the Mäderhorn the Wasen notch. Ski depot at the foot of the first ridge incline. Follow the west ridge now via beautiful and easy block climbing to the summit of the Wasenhorn / Punta Terrarossa. **Descent** **Simplon Pass** – The descent follows the ascent route. Depending on the assessment of hazards, this can also vary. Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Simplon Pass - Wasenhorn or Punta Terrarossa Read more Equipment Complete ski touring equipment including rope, ice axe, and crampons. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** The Simplon Pass or Rothwald are easily accessible by private vehicle or PostBus. Read more **Parking**Parking is available in Rothwald and at the Simplon Pass Read more **Public transportation**The Simplon Pass or Rothwald are conveniently reachable by PostBus from Brig or Iselle. Read more Additional information More information about ski tours at: Questions about the Brig Simplon region: Read more Literature Further information at the tourism office or from the . Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Take advantage of the new Simplon snowshoe and ski touring app. Collect points and receive great rewards. The app is available for purchase at . Read more Safety guidelines **Safe skiing, alpine, fairly difficult route. Only passable in very secure conditions.** Block ridge, possibly ice axe and rope, good grip. The easy climbing over the west block ridge takes about 1.5 hours. **Disclaimer** The ascent is at your own risk. Rapid weather changes can occur. Be cautious - do not put yourself in danger. Traversing routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation and technical mountaineering skills. The described routes are undertaken at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourism AG, SAC and the authors accept no liability for the timeliness, correctness or completeness of the information provided. Any claims against Brig Simplon Tourism AG or the authors are excluded. **SOS : 144** Read more Map Snowshoe and ski touring map 1:50000 is available at the tourism offices in Brig and Simplon. 274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7 Read more Contact 3907 Simplon Download GPX file - - - -