- 4:17 h
- 10.25 km
- 660 m
- 628 m
- 1,723 m
- 2,382 m
- 659 m
- Start: Rothwald, Ganterwald
- Destination: Rothwald, Ganterwald
Ascent
Rothwald – Start at the Restaurant Ganterwald on the Simplonpass road. Following the forest road, the route begins with a warm-up run up to Hackber. You ascend to the right up to the Wasenalp. Following the edge of the ski slope, you reach the Wintrigmatte in about 20 minutes from there. The path leads past alpine huts and then ascends in switchbacks through the larch forest. You reach the tree line at the avalanche barriers. Over the ridge, you climb the Hohture summit (or as the locals say: z'Hohturli).
Descent
Rothwald – The descent follows the ascent track down to the Wasenalp. Here the path follows a short stretch of the piste to the houses of Rothwald. The snowshoe path is well marked from here to the valley station of the ski lift.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The ski route starts at the Restaurant Ganterwald on the Simplonpass road. Following the forest road, the route begins with a warm-up run up to Hackber. You ascend to the right towards Wasenalp. Following the edge of the ski slope, you reach the Wintrigmatte from Wasenalp in about 20 minutes. The path leads past alpine huts and then ascends in switchbacks through the larch forest. You reach the tree line at the avalanche barriers. Over the ridge, you reach the Hohture summit (or as the locals call it: Hohturli).
Tour information
Summit
Equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
Additional information
Further information on ski routes at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren
Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch
Literature
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
In Ganterwald, Rothwald and on the Wasenalp, you can refresh yourself and enjoy the view.
Take advantage of the new Simplon snowshoe and ski route app. Collect points and receive great rewards. The app is available at simplon.app.
Safety guidelines
Entry is at your own risk. Rapid weather changes can occur. Be careful - do not put yourself in danger.
Alpine route. Only passable under very safe conditions and with the slope open.
Disclaimer
Entering routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation, and technical mountaineering skills. The described routes are entered at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourism AG, SAC and the authors assume no guarantee for the timeliness, correctness, and completeness of the provided information. All liability claims of any kind against Brig Simplon Tourism AG and the authors are excluded.
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Map
Snowshoe and ski route map 1:50000 is available at the Brig and Simplon tourist office.
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
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