Snowshoe route to Rossbodu (1930 m above sea level)

3.87 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Snowshoe
  • 2:00 h
  • 3.87 km
  • 490 m
  • 490 m
  • 1,587 m
  • 2,076 m
  • 489 m
  • Start: Simplon Village, Egga
  • Destination: Rossbodestafel

This shorter snowshoe route leads to the small Rossbodu Alp. Even though you don’t conquer many altitude meters with this route, the nature and the view are worth seeing.

Ascent

Egga / Simplon Village - From Egga to Chatzustafel, the route leads past the right side of the Senggibach. Then turn right and continue to Rossbodestafel.

Descent

Simplon Village - The descent follows the ascent track. Depending on the risk assessment, this may vary.

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Good to know

Pavements

Unknown

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Egga - Chatzustafel - Rossbodustafel - Chatzustafel - Egga

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Complete snowshoe equipment

Directions & Parking facilities

By post bus or private car to Simplon Village.
Parking is available in Simplon Village.

Conveniently reachable by post bus from Brig.

Stop: Simplon Village, Eggen

Additional information

Literature

Further information is available at the tourist office or from 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 is available at simplon.app.

Safety guidelines

Alpine, quite difficult route. Only passable under very safe conditions.

Passage is at your own risk. Rapid weather changes may occur. Be careful and do not put yourself in danger.

Disclaimer

Traversing routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation, and technical knowledge in mountaineering. The passage of the described routes is at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourism AG, SAC, and the authors assume no responsibility for the timeliness, correctness, and completeness of the information provided. Liability claims of any kind against Brig Simplon Tourism AG or the authors are excluded.

SOS : 144

Map

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

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

Nearby

Location and Contact

Snowshoe route to Rossbodu (1930 m above sea level)
3907 Simplon