- 3:30 h
- 7.48 km
- 483 m
- 483 m
- 1,986 m
- 2,462 m
- 476 m
- Start: Simplon Pass
- Destination: Simplon Pass
Ascent
Simplon Pass – From Simplon Pass at 2,005 m, head westwards across the plains past the hamlet of Hopsche. At about 2,200 m, turn right towards the northwest and continue up the ramp of the Gälmji to the pass. Reach the summit via the west ridge.
Descent
Simplon Pass – The descent follows the ascent route. Depending on the assessment of dangers, this may vary.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
From Simplon Pass at 2,005 m, head westwards across the plains past the hamlet of Hopsche. At about 2,200 m, turn right towards the northwest and continue up the ramp of the Gälmji to the pass. Reach the summit via the west ridge.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
You can easily reach 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
Snowshoeing and ski touring map 1:50000 is available at the Brig and Simplon tourist office.
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
Literature
More information is available at the tourist office or from the SAC.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
At Simplon, you can dine in three restaurants.
Safety guidelines
Alpine, fairly difficult route. Only passable under very safe conditions. The route is not signposted on site.
The ascent is undertaken at your own risk. Rapid weather changes can 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 described routes are undertaken at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourismus AG, SAC, and the authors assume no liability for the timeliness, correctness, and completeness of the provided information. Any claims of liability against Brig Simplon Tourismus AG or the authors are excluded.
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Map
Snowshoeing and ski touring map 1:50000 is available at the Brig and Simplon tourist office.
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
Snowshoeing and ski touring 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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