Ski tours in the Brig Simplon region
Have you ever dreamed of skiing in virgin powder, far away from the busy pistes and surrounded by snow-capped mountains?
Traversing the white expanses and enjoying daring descents through fresh snow evokes a real sense of freedom among experienced touring skiers. Yet even beginners can take part in ski tours, thanks to the great variety of routes on offer.
Ski tours
Staldhorn ski tour easy
This approximately 2-hour ski tour from the Simplon Pass to the Staldhorn is particularly suitable for beginners.
The ski tour
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Distance | 3.5 km |
| Elevation difference | 471 m |
| Difficulty level | Easy |
| Starting point/End point | Simplon Pass |
Rothwald Hohture ski tour easy
Hohturli – a popular ski tour in Rothwald. After covering the short distance from Ganterwald towards Wasenalp, you climb upwards over even slopes to Hohture. This tour is ideal for beginners.
The ski tour
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Distance | 4.3 km |
| Elevation difference | 689 m |
| Difficulty level | Medium |
| Starting point/End point | Ganterwald/Hohture |
Galehorn ski tour medium
The Galehorn is a popular ski-tour destination on the Simplon. There is a radio mast on top of the peak. In good snow conditions, you can look forward to beautiful, even descents. Highly popular ski-tour destination. Beautiful, evenly steep slopes provide amazing descents. Skiing in the Ritzti Valley is only possible in good snow and avalanche conditions.
The ski tour
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Distance | 4.5 km |
| Elevation difference | 1004 m |
| Difficulty level | Medium |
| Starting point End point |
Engeloch Engeloch, Simplon Pass, Egga or Simplon Dorf |
Breithorn ski tour challenging
The Breithorn is the most popular and traditional of the Simplon’s ski destinations. A long ascent that is rewarded with fantastic views and a speedy descent. This challenging tour requires good skiing skills. Only embark on this tour in good weather conditions.
The ski tour
| Duration | 5 hours |
| Distance | 4.5 km |
| Elevation difference | 1430 m |
| Difficulty level | Challenging |
| Starting point/End point | Simplon Kulm/Maschihüs |
Bortelhorn or Punta del Rebbio ski tour challenging
The Bortelhorn provides a wonderful vantage point. The peak offers views of the Bernese, Valais and Ticino Alps. The descent to Berisal is one of the most beautiful in the region. In winter, the peak can only be easily accessed via the south-western ridge.
The ski tour
| Duration | 5 hours 30 minutes |
| Distance | 6 km |
| Elevation difference | 1,670 m |
| Difficulty level | Challenging |
| Starting point/End point | Berisal |
Snow conditions
BLS suggestion
25 tours – 25 peaks – great rewards
With the brand new “Simplon Winter app”, you can collect peak points to redeem at hotels, restaurants and shops in the region and benefit from great adventures and services.
Raclette cheese and rye bread
In the village of Simplon, you can buy some authentic Valais cuisine to take away. In the dairy you can purchase the nationally award-winning raclette cheese, and in the Bäckerei Arnold bakery you will find the typical Simpilär rye bread made with sourdough.
How to get there
Staldhorn ski tour
Take the train to Brig and then continue by Postbus to the “Simplon Pass, Simplonblick” stop. The ascent begins right by the restaurant.
Rothwald Hohture ski tour
Galehorn ski tour
Take the train to Brig and then continue by Postbus to the “Simplon, Engiloch” stop.Breithorn ski tour
Take the train to Brig and then continue by Postbus to the “Simplon Kulm, Bellevue” stop.Bortelhorn or Punta del Rebbio ski tour
Take the train to Brig and then continue by Postbus towards Simplon, getting off at the “Berisal, Kehr” stop.Weather & Webcam Today: light showers 6/12°
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Location
Contact
- Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
- +41 27 921 60 30
- Brig-Simplon Tourismus www.skitouring-simplon.ch
