Skitour to the Monte Leone

6:30 h
7.01 km
1,550 m
2,002 m
3,527 m
1,525 m
Start: Simplon Pass
Destination: Monte Leone

Although Monte Leone is close to the Simplon Pass, the summit is not visible from the road. The following climb to the summit must be planned generously.

Ascent

Simplonpass – Ascend from Simplon Kulm to the Breithornpass. The pass can also be reached from the Egga or from the Monte Leone Hütte. From the Breithornpass over the Alpjerglacier keep towards the rock spur. Keep level and continue in direction of the southern ridge to the foot of the small couloir close to the two rock towers. Deposit your skis and continue on foot onto the ridge. Continue for about 30 minutes over the light rocks of the southern ridge to the peak. The peak can also be reached (on foot) over the more exposed west ridge. Caution for possible snowdrifts!

Descent

Simplonpass – Return to the ski depot and enjoy the approx. 3 km long descent. Continue above the rift zone and go west at first then turn southwest and ski along the rock face down until you reach 2’620 m.

Alternative descents to Unners Schallbett at the Simplonstrasse (1’933 m), to Egga (1’588 m) or to the Monte Leone-hut are also possible.

Depending on the risk assessment these descent routes may vary.

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

Pavements

Unknown

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

With the best conditions and local knowledge, the descent to the old barrack "Alte Kaserne" is a special experience.

Tour information

Loop Road
Summit

Equipment

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

Directions & Parking facilities

With the bus or the car to the Simplon Pass

There are parking spaces available.

With the Postbus or private car to the Simplon Pass.

Stop: Simplon Kulm, Bellevue or Simplon Pass, Simplonblick

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

Visit a restaurant in Simplon Dorf or Gabi to recharge your batteries.

Benefit from the new Simplon snowshoe and ski touring app. Earn points and get great rewards. The app is available at simplon.app.

Safety guidelines

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

Disclaimer of liability

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.

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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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