Skitour on the Wasenhorn or Punta Terrarossa (3245.8 m above sea level)

4:45 h
13.02 km
1,334 m
1,334 m
1,997 m
3,244 m
1,247 m
Start: Simplon, top of the pass
Destination: Wasenhorn or Punta Terrarossa

On the Wasenhorn, an imposing view of the Gantertal and Alpe Veglia awaits you.

The summit ridge is practically horizontal with a length of 150 meters. At the top you first come across a cross and at the highest point a pole.

Ascent

Simplon Pass - From the Simplon Pass, head towards Chaltwassertälli. From the Monte Leone hut (2,848 m), head west on a pronounced plateau towards the Mäderhorn to the Mäderlücke. At the same height you cross the Wasenlücke northeast of the Mäderhorn. Ski depot at the foot of the first ridge upswing. You now follow the west ridge in beautiful and easy block climbing to the summit of the Wasenhorn / Punta Terrarossa.

descent

Simplon Pass - The descent is via the ascent track. Depending on the assessment of the dangers, this can also vary.

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Directions

Simplon Pass - Wasenhorn or Punta Terrarossa

Equipment

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

Directions & Parking facilities

Easily accessible to the Simplon Pass or Rothwald by private vehicle or post bus.

Parking spaces are available in Rothwald and on the Simplon Pass.

The Simplon Pass or the Rothwald can be easily reached by post bus from Brig or Iselle.

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 at the tourist office or the SAC.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

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Safety guidelines

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

Block ridge, possibly ice ax and rope, good grip. The easy climbing over the west block ridge takes about 1.5 hours.

Disclaimer of liability

The inspection is at your own risk. Rapid changes in weather can occur. Be careful - don't put yourself in danger.

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

SOS: 144

Map

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

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

Place of interest

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