Skitour to the Rossbodo (1930 meters above sea level)

1:00 h
1.93 km
490 m
1,587 m
2,076 m
489 m
Start: Simplon Dorf, Egga
Destination: Rossbode

Easy tour beginning at the Egga to the Rossbode. This short tour is well suited for beginners or as a warm-up trail.

Ascent

Egga / Simplon Dorf – The route leads from the Egga to the Chatzustafel passing the Senggibach creek. Then head right and continue to the Rossbodestafel.

Descent

Simplon Dorf– The descent is via the ascent route. This may vary depending on the risk assessment.

Pavements

Unknown

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

Even if you don't ascend a lot of meters of altitude with this tour, the nature and the view are worth seeing.

Tour information

Loop Road
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Complete ski touring equipment

Directions & Parking facilities

with the bus or a car to Simplon Dorf

There are some parking spaces in Simplon Dorf

You can reach Egga (near Simplon Dorf) by bus from Brig or Iselle (IT).

Stop: Simplon Dorf, Egga

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

Ski tourers feel at home on the Simplon. Spend the night in one of the hotels on the pass or in the village and spend a few days touring in the region.

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, and you do so at your own risk.

Rapid changes in weather can occur. Be careful and do not put yourself in danger.

Disclaimer

Walking 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 do not assume any 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

Event

Place of interest

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