--- title: "Snowshoe tour to Staldhorn (2463 m a.s.l.)" url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/snowshoe-tour-to-staldhorn-2463-m-asl" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3251174/734788de95d4fc31f0d1ff27f438cc4b2af86ac9687aa9cc56c66764b5db26fd/gipfel-staldhorn.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Brig-Simplon > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Snowshoe tour to Staldhorn (2463 m a.s.l.) ========================================== - 7.48 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Snowshoeing Gipfel Staldhorn Gipfelkreuz Staldhorn Aufstieg zum Staldhorn am Simplon Simplonpass vom Staldhorn aus Hopsche auf dem Weg zum Staldhorn - 3:30 h - 7.48 km - 483 m - 483 m - 1,986 m - 2,462 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Simplon Pass - Destination: Simplon Pass The snowshoe route from Simplon Pass to the Staldhorn is especially suitable for adventurous snowshoers and summit hunters. **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. Read more Brig Simplon Tourismus AG Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (15%) Asphalt (3%) Trail (4%) Path (78%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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. Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Refreshment stop Equipment Complete snowshoe equipment plus rope, ice axe, and crampons. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By private vehicle or post bus to Simplon Pass. Read more **Parking**Parking spaces are available at Simplon Pass. Read more **Public transportation**You can easily reach Simplon Pass by post bus from Brig or Iselle. Read more Additional information More information about ski tours at: Questions about the Brig Simplon region: 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 Read more Literature More information is available at the tourist office or from the SAC. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author At Simplon, you can dine in three restaurants. Read more 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. **SOS: 144** Read more 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 Read more Contact 3907 Simplon Download GPX file - -