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Alpenpässeweg: Simplonpass - Gspon
Hiking Route
· Simplon
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Photo: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Panoramic tour to Gspon: Simplon pass, Bistinen pass, Gebidum pass with view of the Bernese Alps and to the highest Swiss summit, the 4545m high Dom.
difficult
Distance 22.8 km
7:00 h
824 m
890 m
2,483 m
1,885 m
The hike begins on the Simplon Pass. Whether you start at Kulm, Hospiz or Restaurant Monte Leone, it doesn't matter. Already from a distance you can see the wide path in a northwesterly direction, which crosses the mountain flank to the Bistinenpass in an even gradient. On the Bistina, take the signposted path towards Visperterminen. In the upper Fülmoos, after having crossed the "Gamsa", you stay on the path towards the Gebidumpass. Continue above Visperterminen to Gspon.
Author’s recommendation
Various hotels are available on the Simplon Pass as stage locations. A visit to the two lakes is worthwhile.
Difficulty
difficult
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,483 m
Lowest point
1,885 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Forested/wild trail
3.6 km
Path
19.2 km
Rest stops
Herberge Hospiz SimplonHotel Monte Leone
Safety information
The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.Tips and hints
Start
Simplonpass (1,979 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'644'954E 1'121'617N
DD
46.244488, 8.021495
DMS
46°14'40.2"N 8°01'17.4"E
UTM
32T 424566 5121677
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Destination
Gspon
Turn-by-turn directions
The hike begins on the Simplon Pass. Whether you start at Kulm, Hospiz or Restaurant Monte Leone, it doesn't matter. Already from a distance you can see the wide path in a northwesterly direction, which crosses the mountain flank to the Bistinenpass in an even gradient. On the Bistina, take the signposted path towards Visperterminen. In the upper Fülmoos, after having crossed the "Gamsa", you stay on the path towards the Gebidumpass. Continue above Visperterminen to Gspon.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
You can travel comfortably by train (SBB) to Brig, main station.Various Postbus lines are available at the station.
Getting there
By private vehicle or Postbus.Parking
Parking is available on the Simplon Pass.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'644'954E 1'121'617N
DD
46.244488, 8.021495
DMS
46°14'40.2"N 8°01'17.4"E
UTM
32T 424566 5121677
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
You can obtain the SwissTopo hiking map "Simplon" at the Brig and Simplon Tourist Office.
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Equipment
Equipment adapted to the weather is indispensable. For all hikes it is strongly recommended to wear good, sturdy mountain boots.Difficulty
difficult
Distance
22.8 km
Duration
7:00 h
Ascent
824 m
Descent
890 m
Highest point
2,483 m
Lowest point
1,885 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 3 Waypoints
- 3 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
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Lowest point
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