Snowshoe to the Staldhorn

3:30 h
7.48 km
483 m
483 m
1,986 m
2,462 m
476 m
Start: Simplon Pass
Destination: Simplon Pass

Snowshoetour from the Simplonpass via Hopsche over the Gälmji and onto the Staldhorn.

Ascent

Simplonpass – From the Simplonpass at 2’005 m head west and pass the flat areas at th Hopsche. At approximately 2’200 m turn north-westwards and head right over the ramp of the Gälmji up onto the pass. You will reach the summit over the western ridge.

Descent

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

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Pavements

Unknown

Asphalt

Trail

Path

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

From the Simplonpass at 2’005 m head west and pass the flat areas at th Hopsche. At approximately 2’200 m turn north-westwards and head right over the ramp of the Gälmji up onto the pass. You will reach the summit over the western ridge.

Tour information

Loop Road
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Complete snowshoe equipment plus rope, ice ax and crampons.

Directions & Parking facilities

With the car or bus up to the Simplon Pass.

Parking spaces are available on the Simplon Pass.

You can easily reach the Simplon Pass by post bus from Brig or Iselle.

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

Snowshoe and ski tour map 1: 50,000 is available from the Brig and Simplon tourist office.

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

Literature

More information at the tourist office or the SAC.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Visit a restaurant on the Simplon Pass to recharge your batteries.

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Safety guidelines

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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