Snowshoetrail to Panettone

4.01 km long
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Snowshoe
  • 2:00 h
  • 4.01 km
  • 403 m
  • 391 m
  • 1,997 m
  • 2,354 m
  • 357 m
  • Start: Simplonpass
  • Destination: Simplonpass
Adventurous snowshoe tour from the Simplon Hospiz or Simplon Kulm towards the Hübschhorn. The "Panettone" clearly stands out from the ridge of the Hübschhorn.

Ascent

Simplonpass – Follow the old line of the former skilift from the Simplon Hospiz or Kulm to the top station. Then continue diagonally along the pleasant north-west slopes towards the east to the large, striking black boulder “Panettone” at approx. 2’380 m. The Panettone stands out clearly from the northwest ridge of the Hübschhorn and is marked with a small cross.

Descent

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

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Follow the old line of the former skilift from the Simplon Hospiz or Kulm to the top station. Then continue diagonally along the pleasant north-west slopes towards the east to the large, striking black boulder “Panettone” at approx. 2’380 m. The Panettone stands out clearly from the northwest ridge of the Hübschhorn and is marked with a small cross.

Equipment

Complete snowshoeing equipment

Directions & Parking facilities

With the bus or the car to the Simplon Pass.
There are parking spaces available next to the hospice on Simplon Pass.

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

 

Stop: Simplon Hospiz, Hospiz

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

Literature

More information at the tourist office or the SAC.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

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Safety guidelines

Alpine, quite difficult tour. Only accessible in very safe conditions, and you do so at your own risk.

Rapid changes in weather can occur. Be careful and do not put yourself in danger.

Disclaimer

Walking 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 do not assume any 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.

SOS: 144

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

Nearby

Location and Contact

Snowshoetrail to Panettone
3907 Simplon