Ski tour to Wenghorn (2587 m above sea level)

8.36 km long
Difficulty: easy
Ski
  • 3:45 h
  • 8.36 km
  • 1,151 m
  • 1,151 m
  • 1,474 m
  • 2,586 m
  • 1,112 m
  • Start: Simplon Village, Postbus stop
  • Destination: Wenghorn

Beautiful, spicy ski route. Caution is advised in the steep traverses of the Lauigrabe and in the Shady Stops.

Ascent: From Simplon Village to Bodme (1836 m). Then ascend southeast and cross Blauigräbe. Continue in this direction to Blaus Seewji and over the western slopes to the summit.

Descent: same as ascent


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Best to visit

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Directions

Simplon Village - Wenghorn

Snowshoe and ski tour map 1:50000 is available at the Brig and Simplon tourist offices.

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

Equipment

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

Directions & Parking facilities

The Simplon Pass can be reached by car all year round to Simplon Village.

Parking spaces are available in Simplon Village.

Simplon Village is connected to the Post network and is therefore conveniently accessible by public transport from Brig.

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 is available at the tourist office or at the SAC.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Take advantage of the new Simplon snowshoeing and ski touring app. Collect points and receive great rewards. The app can be purchased at simplon.app.

Safety guidelines

Safe skiing, alpine, quite difficult route. Only passable in very safe conditions.

Disclaimer

Traversing routes in alpine terrain requires good physical condition, serious preparation, and technical knowledge of mountaineering. Traversing the described routes is at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourism AG, SAC, and the authors do not assume any liability for the timeliness, correctness, and completeness of the information provided. Any claims of liability against Brig Simplon Tourism AG and against the authors are excluded.

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Map

Snowshoe 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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Location and Contact

Ski tour to Wenghorn (2587 m above sea level)
3907 Simplon