- 1:30 h
- 3.21 km
- 19 m
- 153 m
- 1,843 m
- 1,992 m
- 149 m
- Start: Simplon Pass, Monte Leone
- Destination: Simplon Pass, Old Spittel
First, you hike on the winter hiking trail from the Simplon Pass, the historic border crossing between Switzerland and Italy, towards Simplon Village. It is advisable to complete the route under good conditions, as then the trail is tracked.
Before reaching the destination of the hike, you walk through various untouched landscapes with breathtaking views. Particularly exciting: along the hiking trail are the Barral House and the Old Spittel. The Barral House is an impressive and fascinating H-shaped building that was originally built for seminars and then used by the Swiss Army. The Old Spittel is the former hospice, built in 1650 by Kaspar Stockalper.
At this point you have the option to leave the path at the nearby Hospiz-Niederalp bus stop or walk back the same way until you reach the Simplon Pass again. It is advisable to return by PostBus to the starting point.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
First, you hike on the winter hiking trail from the Simplon Pass, the historic border crossing between Switzerland and Italy, towards Simplon Village. It is advisable to complete the route under good conditions, as then the trail is tracked.
Before reaching the destination of the hike, you walk through various untouched landscapes with breathtaking views. Particularly exciting: along the hiking trail are the Barral House and the Old Spittel. The Barral House is an impressive and fascinating H-shaped building that was originally built for seminars and then used by the Swiss Army. The Old Spittel is the former hospice, built in 1650 by Kaspar Jodok Stockalper.
At this point you have the option to leave the path at the nearby bus stop or walk back the same way until you reach the Simplon Pass again.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Our recommendation:
- Hiking poles
- Snowshoes
- Good and waterproof footwear
- Weather-dependent (waterproof) and warm clothing
- Headwear
- Sunscreen
- Provisions
- Camera
Printout of the hiking trail (click “Print” to download)
You can rent snowshoe equipment at Glacier Sport Brig/Naters. (+41 27 923 46 46)
Directions & Parking facilities
Additional information
Further information can be found at:
Literature
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
PostBus stops are located at several points along the route. Please note the timetable.
There are restaurants available at the Simplon Pass:
- Hotel Monte Leone
- Hotel Simplonblick
- Hospice
Safety guidelines
The Simplon Pass is located at around 2,000 meters above sea level. Use of the snowshoe routes and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause changes to the route. Brig Simplon Tourism AG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website. Please pay close attention to weather conditions.
- Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map by clicking “Print” at the top right of the page.
- Use only marked hiking trails and observe all signposts and instructions – for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
- Be considerate of other trail users and the landscape. Take your waste and others' waste with you.
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