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Snowshoe Tour on the Simplonpass
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Schneeschuhlaufen Simplonpass beim Hospiz SimplonPhoto: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
You can easily reach the Simplon pass by postbus from Brig or Domodossola. Free parking spaces are also available on the pass.
Author’s recommendation
Track types
Rest stops
Hotel Simplon-BlickHotel Monte Leone
Herberge Hospiz Simplon
Safety information
Use of the snowshoe trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. Valais/Wallis Promotion/Brig Simplon Tourismus AG accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of information on this website.
- Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on “Print” icon, top right of this page.
- Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
- Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals. Do not leave any waste in nature.
- Take extra care protecting yourself from the sun at altitude. UV radiation can be exceptionally strong, even in cloudy weather.
- Plan hike carefully: take into consideration fitness level of each participant, weather forecast and season.
- Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
- Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
- Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
- Take note of the warning signs that point out the constant danger, especially the danger of avalanches.
Tips and hints
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Bahnhofstrasse 2
3900 Brig
+41 27 9201 60 30
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Turn-by-turn directions
The route traverses the plains on the Simplon Pass to the north. Following the marking pillars, winter athletes climb to an altitude of around 2,100 m above sea level. M. high. You cross a varied landscape. At the beginning of the hike you can see the area southwest of the Simplon Pass. Gampisch, Spittelmatte, Altes Spittel and Barralhaus can be seen in the foreground. In the background the peaks of Fletschhorn, Böshorn / Rauthorn, Galehorn, ...
In some places caution is advised, especially with fresh snow. Slides can come loose on the slope.
After the climb to 2,100 meters, the hikers overlook the Simplon Pass. The Simplon hospice at the foot of the Hübschhorn is very impressive. The mountain peaks are now also beautiful in an easterly direction. Bortelhorn, Wasenhorn, Monte Leone and Breithorn to the Hübschhorn.
The route leads down to the “Hopsche” alpine board and further east past the “Hopschusee”. You will soon see the proud 9-meter-high Simplon Adler, which the route also leads past. The last descent from Simplon Adler goes down to the entry level.
It is also possible to start the route from the Simplon hospice parking lot. In this case, go over the underpass of the national road to the entry level at the Hotel Monte Leone.
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The Simplon Pass can be easily reached by post bus all year round.Getting there
By car or post bus to the Simplon Pass.Parking
Free parking is available.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Our recommendation:- good, waterproof footwear
- snowshoes
- hiking poles
- clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
- hat or cap
- sunscreen
- bottle for water, picnic
- camera
printout of this hike (click “Print” icon, top right, to download)
You can rent snowshoeing equipment in Brig at the glacier sport. (+41 27 923 46 46)
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