- 1:30 h
- 4.80 km
- 33 m
- 167 m
- 1,844 m
- 2,011 m
- Difficulty: medium
- Start: Simplon Pass, Simplon View, 2,006 metres above sea level
- Destination: Hospice Niederalp, Postbus stop, 1,895 metres above sea level
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.
The winter walking trail is not groomed every day. Following snowfall, it may take a few days for the trail to be groomed again. Before setting off, please check the date of the last grooming and the weather and snow conditions since then.
Pavements
- Street (8%)Asphalt (42%)Trail (50%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- First, you hike on the winter hiking trail from the Simplon Pass 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.
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
Culturally interesting
Refreshment stop
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
- Getting thereBy car, follow the A9 national road from Brig to the Simplon Pass.ParkingFree parking is available on the main road, right at the start of the walk.Public transportationFrom Brig railway station, you can easily reach the Simplon Pass by PostBus (route 631). The winter walking trail starts at the ‘Simplonpass, Simplonblick’ bus stop.
Additional information
Further information can be found at:
Literature
- Visit the tourism office in Simplon Village for more information and 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.
Map
- Schneeschuh- und Skitourenkarte 1:50'000 / 274 S Visp