Snowshoe route to the Magehorn (2621 m above sea level)

4:00 h
7.00 km
865 m
865 m
1,805 m
2,621 m
816 m
Start: Simplon road, Engeloch
Destination: Magehorn

The snowshoe route to the Magehorn takes about 4 hours and is suitable for experienced summit hunters.

Ascent

Engeloch - From the Engiloch restaurant or the parking lot north of it, head west over the bridge at Chluismatta and cross the Alpstafel and the Ritzibach to the northwest. After the Ritzibach, climb the wooded ridge heading west. Then turn right (north), go under the Hotosse and continue to the upper end of the Marchgraben. At the foot of the north flank of the Galehorn, continue to the Magelicka at 2,439 m. From here, climb the south flank to the summit.

Descent

Engeloch - The descent follows the ascent route. Depending on hazard assessment, this may vary.

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

From the Engiloch restaurant or the parking lot north of it, head west over the bridge at Chluismatta and cross the Alpstafel and the Ritzibach to the northwest. After the Ritzibach, climb the wooded ridge heading west. Then turn right (north), go under the Hotosse and continue to the upper end of the Marchgraben. At the foot of the north flank of the Galehorn, continue to the Magelicka at 2,439 m. From here, climb the south flank to the summit.

Tour information

Loop Road
Summit

Equipment

Complete snowshoe equipment plus rope, ice axe and crampons.

Directions & Parking facilities

By car or post bus to Engiloch.

Parking is available at the Engiloch restaurant.

You can conveniently reach Engiloch by post bus from Brig or Iselle (It).

Stop: Simplon, Engeloch

Additional information

www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren

www.brig-simplon.ch

Literature

More information at the tourist office or the SAC.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Visit a restaurant on the Simplon Pass.

simplon.app

Safety guidelines

The route is undertaken at your own risk. Rapid weather changes can occur. Be careful - do not put yourself in danger.

Alpine, quite difficult route. Can only be done in very safe conditions.

Warning if you want to take the direct descent through the Marchgrabe: the steep gully is very often wind-blown.

Disclaimer

Taking routes in alpine terrain requires good physical condition, serious preparation and technical knowledge in mountaineering. The described routes are undertaken at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourismus AG SAC and the authors accept no liability for the timeliness, correctness or completeness of the information provided. Any claims against Brig Simplon Tourismus AG or the authors are excluded.

SOS : 144

Map

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

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

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