Snowshoetrail to Spitzhorli

5:00 h
11.41 km
750 m
750 m
1,986 m
2,733 m
747 m
Start: Simplonpass
Destination: Simplonpass

Nice snowshoe tour that is possible early in winter. Often committed. You will be rewarded with a wonderful view.

Ascent

Simplon Pass - From the Simplon Pass at 2,005 m you head west, over the plains past the hamlet of Hopsche, into the traverse on the southern slope of the Tochuhorn. Further up, turn in a north-westerly direction and climb up in the valley between Tochuhorn and Straffelgrat to Üsseri Nanzlicke. The broad south ridge is now to the summit of the Spitzhorli.

Descent

Simplon Pass - The descent is via the ascent track. Depending on the assessment of the dangers, this can also vary.

Bielti - In good and very safe conditions, the descent down to Bielti is recommended at the point of the traverse under the Tochuhorn. After the descent, there is a 30-minute ascent back to the starting point of the Simplon Pass.

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Pavements

Unknown

Asphalt

Trail

Path

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

The Spitzhorli is a nice tour on the Simplon Pass. This can usually be done first after fresh snowfall.

Equipment

Complete ski touring equipment including rope, ice ax and crampons.

Directions & Parking facilities

You can reach the Simplon Pass by public transport or private vehicle.

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

Literature

Further 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.

Benefit from the new Simplon snowshoe and ski touring app. Earn points and get great rewards. The app can be purchased at simplon.app

Safety guidelines

The inspection is at your own risk. Rapid changes in weather can occur. Be careful - don't put yourself in danger.

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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