- 2:00 h
- 4.01 km
- 403 m
- 391 m
- 1,997 m
- 2,354 m
- 357 m
- Start: Simplon, Hospice
- Destination: Simplon, Hospice
Ascent
Simplon Pass – From the Simplon Hospice or Kulm follow the line to the mountain station of the former ski lift. Then continue diagonally along the pleasant northwest slopes heading east to the large, striking black rock "Panettone" at around 2,380 m. The Panettone clearly stands out from the northwest ridge of the Hübschhorn and is marked with a small cross.
Descent
Simplon Pass – The descent follows the ascent track.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
From the Simplon Hospice (or Simplon Kulm) follow the line to the mountain station of the former ski lift. Then continue diagonally along the pleasant northwest slopes heading east to the large, striking black rock "Panettone" at about 2,380 m a.s.l.. The Panettone clearly stands out from the NW ridge of the Hübschhorn and is marked with a small cross.
Equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
By post bus or private car to Simplon Pass.
Stop: Simplon Hospice, Hospice
Additional information
Further information on ski tours at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren
Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch
A 1:50000 snowshoe and ski tour map is available at the Brig and Simplon tourist offices.
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
Literature
Further information is available at the tourist office or from the SAC.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Ski tourers feel at home on the Simplon. Spend the night in one of the hotels on the pass or in the village and enjoy a few more tour days in the region.
Safety guidelines
Alpine route. Only passable under very safe conditions. The route is not signposted on site.
The tour is undertaken at your own risk. Rapid weather changes can occur. Be cautious and do not put yourself in danger.
Disclaimer
Hiking routes in alpine terrain require good fitness, serious preparation, and technical mountaineering skills. The described routes are undertaken at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourism AG, SAC and the authors assume no liability for the currency, correctness, and completeness of the provided information. Any claims of liability against Brig Simplon Tourism AG or the authors are excluded.
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Map
A 1:50000 snowshoe and ski tour map is available at the Brig and Simplon tourist offices.
274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7
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