Snowshoeing & winter hiking

Q: Are there any secured routes/trails?

The winter hiking trail is marked and groomed at least weekly. The listed snowshoe trails are signposted and marked with pink poles. The tours on open terrain are not marked or signposted. Please check the current conditions before you embark on your tour.

Q: Where can I find information about the current snow conditions?

The main source for assessing snow conditions and avalanche safety is the SLF avalanche bulletin, which is updated twice a day. We also recommend checking local weather reports and webcams of the region.

Q: Where can I park my car?

Free parking is available on the national road in Rothwald and on the Simplon Pass – vehicles may only be parked in officially marked spaces. Parking on the national road is forbidden. For Rosswald, you will find paid parking spaces at the valley station. It is also possible to arrive from Brig by PostBus.

Q: What does the standard equipment include?

We recommend multiple layers of functional clothing to protect you from the wind and cold. Gloves, warm headgear and sunglasses with good UV protection belong in every backpack. Winter hiking equipment: sturdy footwear and poles if necessary. Snowshoeing equipment: snowshoes, sturdy/warm shoes and polesSnowshoes and poles can be hired from the sports shops in the valley (Brig and Naters) or at Rosswald.

Out and about in a winter wonderland

Experience the snowy mountains of the Pennine Alps on a snowshoe hike or on the winter hiking trail. With the snow crunching beneath your feet and a fresh breeze blowing, you can hike through the winter landscape around the Simplon Pass.

Signposted snowshoe trails await you in Rothwald, Rosswald and the Simplon Pass. In addition to its snowshoe trail, the Simplon Pass also has a winter hiking trail. On each tour page, you’ll find details such as difficulty level, duration, elevation, directions, parking options and tips for places to eat and drink.

Always follow the safety instructions: avalanches can be a risk away from secured routes, and it is important to respect the forest and wildlife.

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Rosswald, Rothwald and Simplon

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Snowshoe trails Winter hiking trail Touren in freiem Gelände Schneesport mit Rücksicht

Snowshoe trails

The snowshoe trails are signposted and marked with pink poles. As the trails are not groomed, snowshoes and poles are recommended.

Open detail page 'Snowshoe trail Rosswald - Fleschboden'
© Brig Simplon
Snowshoe trail Rosswald - Fleschboden
Light traffic
Medium traffic
Heavy traffic
Open
Closed
3.73 km
304 m
1:50 h
304 m
Snowshoe · medium
3913 Rosswald
Open detail page 'Snowshoe trail Wasenalp / Hohliecht'
© Brig Simplon
Snowshoe trail Wasenalp / Hohliecht
Light traffic
Medium traffic
Heavy traffic
Open
Closed
7.92 km
477 m
3:25 h
510 m
Snowshoe · difficult
3901 Rothwald
Open detail page 'Snowshoe trail Ganterwald'
© Brig Simplon
Snowshoe trail Ganterwald
Light traffic
Medium traffic
Heavy traffic
Open
Closed
4.34 km
205 m
1:45 h
240 m
Snowshoe · medium
3901 Rothwald
Open detail page 'Snowshoe trail Reschti at Rosswald'
© Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Snowshoe trail Reschti at Rosswald
Light traffic
Medium traffic
Heavy traffic
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Closed
2.08 km
171 m
1:05 h
172 m
Snowshoe · easy
3913 Rosswald
Open detail page 'Snowshoe trail Panorama route Rothwald'
© Brig Simplon
Snowshoe trail Panorama route Rothwald
Light traffic
Medium traffic
Heavy traffic
Open
Closed
7.84 km
496 m
3:30 h
535 m
Snowshoe · difficult
3901 Rothwald
Open detail page 'Snowshoe trail Simplon Pass'
© Brig Simplon
Snowshoe trail Simplon Pass
Light traffic
Medium traffic
Heavy traffic
Open
Closed
4.58 km
178 m
2:00 h
178 m
Snowshoe · medium
3907 Simplon
Open detail page 'Snowshoe trail Rosswald'
© Brig Simplon
Snowshoe trail Rosswald
Light traffic
Medium traffic
Heavy traffic
Open
Closed
1.30 km
76 m
0:45 h
76 m
Snowshoe · easy
3913 Rosswald
Open detail page 'Snowshoe Trail Rothwald'
© Brig Simplon
Snowshoe Trail Rothwald
Light traffic
Medium traffic
Heavy traffic
Open
Closed
6.09 km
505 m
4:00 h
470 m
Snowshoe · difficult
3901 Rothwald

Winter hiking

The Simplon Pass winter hiking trail is groomed at least weekly. For hiking, wear sturdy footwear and take poles if you need them.

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Outdoor tours

You can explore the wintry landscape around the Simplon Pass thanks to a variety of snowshoe tours on open terrain. Please note: these routes are not marked, secured or maintained. Careful planning and knowing the current avalanche situation are essential. If you have no experience in assessing snow conditions, we strongly recommend that you hire a certified mountain or hiking guide. You’ll benefit from this professional guidance while also getting fascinating insights into the region.

Open detail page 'Snowshoe route to the Hohture'
© Brig Simplon, Chantal Stucky
Snowshoe route to the Hohture
Light traffic
Medium traffic
Heavy traffic
Open
Closed
10.25 km
628 m
4:17 h
660 m
Snowshoe · medium
3901 Rothwald
Open detail page 'Snowshoe tour to Spitzhorli'
© Brig Simplon
Snowshoe tour to Spitzhorli
Light traffic
Medium traffic
Heavy traffic
Open
Closed
11.41 km
750 m
5:00 h
750 m
Snowshoe · medium
3907 Simplon
Open detail page 'Snowshoe tour to the Panettone'
© Marco Nicolas Heinzen, www.instagram.com/marconicolasheinzen/?hl=de
Snowshoe tour to the Panettone
Light traffic
Medium traffic
Heavy traffic
Open
Closed
4.01 km
391 m
2:00 h
403 m
Snowshoe · medium
3907 Simplon
Open detail page 'Snowshoe tour to Staldhorn (2463 m a.s.l.)'
© TomClancy, www.gipfelbuch.ch
Snowshoe tour to Staldhorn (2463 m a.s.l.)
Light traffic
Medium traffic
Heavy traffic
Open
Closed
7.48 km
483 m
3:30 h
483 m
Snowshoe · medium
3907 Simplon

What’s on offer

Discover the region with an expert guide and get valuable technical tips and information about the surroundings.

Open detail page 'Snowshoeing on the Wasenalp'
Snowshoeing on the Wasenalp
from CHF 200.00 p. p.
Group Offer/Family Offer
Wasenalp, 3901 Rothwald
Open detail page 'Snowshoe days on the Simplon with Baumeler Reisen'
© © Brig Simplon / Silvano Zeiter
Snowshoe days on the Simplon with Baumeler Reisen
Bookable online
from CHF 1,240.00 p. p.
Winter sports
3907 Simplon
Open detail page 'Schneeschuhtouren mit draussenVS'
Schneeschuhtouren mit draussenVS
Winter sports
3911 Ried-Brig

Respect to Protect

The ‘Nature & Recreation’ association advocates snow sports activities in nature and has put together some top tips and handy hints

Considerate snow sports practice – Respect to Protect:

Respect designated wildlife areas and wildlife reserves. They provide wild animals with an undisturbed habitat.
Stay on paths and designated routes in the forest. This allows wild animals to adjust to the presence of humans.
Avoid forest edges and snow-free surfaces: this is where wild animals like to be best.
Keep your dog on a lead, particularly in the forest: wild animals run away from dogs running free.

Chamois, ptarmigans and other wild animals are forced to use their energy sparingly in winter due to the cold conditions and the lack of food. If they are disturbed and put to flight, their survival is at risk. In the worst case, they may even die of exhaustion. However, if you treat the wild animals with respect and go about your outing considerately, you can enjoy nature with a clear conscience.

The best way to avoid stressful encounters is to follow the rules.