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Skitour on the Wasenhorn or Punta Terrarossa (3245.8 m above sea level)

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  • Pfad im Hintergrund das Wasenhorn
    Pfad im Hintergrund das Wasenhorn
    Photo: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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On the Wasenhorn, an imposing view of the Gantertal and Alpe Veglia awaits you.
moderate
Distance 13 km
4:45 h
1,334 m
1,334 m
3,244 m
1,997 m
The summit ridge is practically horizontal with a length of 150 meters. At the top you first come across a cross and at the highest point a pole.

Ascent

Simplon Pass - From the Simplon Pass, head towards Chaltwassertälli. From the Monte Leone hut (2,848 m), head west on a pronounced plateau towards the Mäderhorn to the Mäderlücke. At the same height you cross the Wasenlücke northeast of the Mäderhorn. Ski depot at the foot of the first ridge upswing. You now follow the west ridge in beautiful and easy block climbing to the summit of the Wasenhorn / Punta Terrarossa.

descent

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

Author’s recommendation

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Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Landscape
Highest point
3,244 m
Lowest point
1,997 m
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Track types

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Rest stops

Herberge Hospiz Simplon
Hotel Simplon-Blick
Hotel Monte Leone

Safety information

Safe skiing, alpine, quite difficult tour. Only accessible in very safe conditions.

Block ridge, possibly ice ax and rope, good grip. The easy climbing over the west block ridge takes about 1.5 hours.

Disclaimer of liability

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

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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Tips and hints

More information about ski tours at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren

Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch

Start

Simplon, top of the pass (1,997 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'645'525E 1'121'857N
DD
46.246609, 8.028932
DMS
46°14'47.8"N 8°01'44.2"E
UTM
32T 425142 5121906
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Destination

Wasenhorn or Punta Terrarossa

Turn-by-turn directions

Simplon Pass - Wasenhorn or Punta Terrarossa

Note


all notes on protected areas

Public transport

The Simplon Pass or the Rothwald can be easily reached by post bus from Brig or Iselle.

Getting there

Easily accessible to the Simplon Pass or Rothwald by private vehicle or post bus.

Parking

Parkplätze stehen im Rothwald und auf dem Simplonpass zur Verfügung

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'645'525E 1'121'857N
DD
46.246609, 8.028932
DMS
46°14'47.8"N 8°01'44.2"E
UTM
32T 425142 5121906
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

More information at the tourist office or the SAC.

Author’s map recommendations

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

Equipment

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

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13 km
Duration
4:45 h
Ascent
1,334 m
Descent
1,334 m
Highest point
3,244 m
Lowest point
1,997 m
Out and back Scenic Linear route
1600 m 1800 m
Morning
1600 m 1800 m
Afternoon

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