Ski tour to the Wenghorn (2,587 meters above sea level)

3:45 h
8.36 km
1,151 m
1,151 m
1,474 m
2,586 m
1,112 m
Start: Simplon Dorf, post bus stop
Destination: Wenghorn

A beautiful, challenging ski tour. Caution is advised on the steep traverses of the Lauigrabe and in the Schattigi Halte.

Ascent: From Simplon village to Bodme (1,836 m). Then ascend in a south-easterly direction and cross over to Blauigräbe. Continue in this direction to Blaus Seewji and over the western slopes to the summit.

Descent: same as ascent

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Directions

Simplon village - Wenghorn

Snowshoe and ski touring map 1:50000 is available from the Brig and Simplon tourist office.

274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7

Equipment

Complete ski touring equipment including rope, ice axe, and crampons.

Directions & Parking facilities

You can drive over the Simplon Pass to Simplon village all year round.

Parking spaces are available in Simplon Dorf.

Simplon Dorf is connected to the postal network and can therefore be easily reached by public transport from Brig.

Additional information

Further information on ski tours can be found at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren

Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch

Literature

Further information is available from the tourist office or the SAC.

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 can be purchased at simplon.app.

Safety guidelines

Safe skiing, alpine, fairly difficult tour. Only accessible in very safe conditions.

Disclaimer

Travelling on routes in alpine terrain requires good physical condition, serious preparation and technical knowledge of mountain sports. Travelling on the routes described is at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourismus AG, SAC, and the authors accept no responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, or completeness of the information provided. Liability claims of any kind against Brig Simplon Tourismus AG and the authors are excluded.

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Map

Snowshoe and ski touring map 1:50000 is available from the Brig and Simplon tourist office.

274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7

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