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Skitour to the Staldhorn

Ski Touring · Valais

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Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

/ Gipfelkreuz Staldhorn
Photo: Georges Sanga, www.sac-cas.ch
/ Gipfel Staldhorn
Photo: TomClancy, www.gipfelbuch.ch
/ Aufstieg zum Staldhorn am Simplon
Photo: cappef, Hike.org
/ Simplonpass vom Staldhorn aus
Photo: tignoelino, www.hike.org
/ Hopsche auf dem Weg zum Staldhorn
Photo: tignoelino, www.hike.org

Skitour from the Simplonpass via Hopsche over the Gälmji and onto the Staldhorn. The short tour only takes about 2.00h.

easy

3.6 km

2:00 h

471 m

7 m

Ascent

Simplonpass – From the Simplonpass at 2’005 m head west and pass the flat areas at th Hopsche. At approximately 2’200 m turn north-westwards and head right over the ramp of the Gälmji up onto the pass. You will reach the summit over the western ridge.

Descent

Simplonpass – The descent is via the ascent route. This may vary depending on the risk assessment.

Author’s recommendation

Visit a restaurant on the Simplon Pass to recharge your batteries.

Benefit from the new Simplon snowshoe and ski touring app. Earn points and get great rewards. The app is at www.simplon.ch

Difficulty

easy

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

Staldhorn, 2,456 m

Lowest point

Simplon Pass, 1,985 m

Best time of year

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Rest Stop

Hospiz Simplon
Hotel Simplon-Blick
Hotel Monte Leone

Safety information

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

Disclaimer of liability

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, hints and links

In very safe conditions, the descent into the Nesseltal is a special experience.

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

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

Snowshoe and ski tour map 1: 50,000 is available from the Brig and Simplon tourist office.

274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7

Start

Simplon Pass (1,991 m)

Coordinates:

46.245967, 8.024648

DMS

46°14'45.5"N 8°01'28.7"E

UTM

32T 424811 5121839

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Destination

Simplon Pass

Turn-by-turn directions

From the Simplonpass at 2’005 m head west and pass the flat areas at th Hopsche. At approximately 2’200 m turn north-westwards and head right over the ramp of the Gälmji up onto the pass. You will reach the summit over the western ridge.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public transport friendly

You can easily reach the Simplon Pass by post bus from Brig or Iselle.

Getting there

With the car or bus up to the Simplon Pass.

Parking

Parking spaces are available on the Simplon Pass.

Coordinates

46.245967, 8.024648

DMS

46°14'45.5"N 8°01'28.7"E

UTM

32T 424811 5121839

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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

Book recommendations for this region:

All publications

Equipment

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

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Difficulty

easy

Distance

3.6 km

Duration

2:00h

Ascent

471 m

Descent

7 m

Public transport friendly Loop Scenic Refreshment stops available High-altitude ski tour suitable for snowboards Clear area

Morning

afternoon

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