Mountain hikes in Simplon

Canton of Valais,Switzerland

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If you're a mountain and wilderness lover, a huge number of marked trails await you in Simplon to explore the area and discover all its incredible beauty. This page features a selection of the best mountaineering routes recommended by outdoor enthusiasts and local experts Filter the results to suit your needs and your experience level. Each route contains all the information you need when planning your mountaineering trip in Simplon where spectacular panoramas and breathtaking views await you!

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The 10 most beautiful mountain hikes in Simplon

Mountain Hike · Pennine Alps

Alpine route Simplonpass - Glishorn

recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult

15.9 km

7:10 h

994 m

2,203 m

The exposed alpine route from Spitzhorli to the summit of Glishorn offers great views. However, you must be absolutely sure-footed and free from acrophobia on the alpine route.

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Mountain Hike · Pennine Alps

Simplon Pass - Gälmji - Lengritz - Simplon Pass

recommended route Difficulty moderate

11.7 km

4:30 h

711 m

The route starts at Simplon Pass and leads with an initial ascent up to Gälmji. Between Gälmji and Lengritz, you are on an alpine route.

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

Mountain Hike · Brig - Simplon

Maderhorn (2895 m) - Simplon Pass (CH) - CAI Meda

recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate

10.8 km

4:00 h

890 m

895 m

Ascent from the Hospice to the Simplon Pass up to the summit of the Maderhorn (2895 m)

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Mountain Hike · Brig - Simplon

Traverse of Glishorn, Fülhorn, and Spitzhorli

recommended route Difficulty difficult

17.9 km

9:04 h

2,314 m

994 m

One of many options to hike from Brig to the Simplon Pass.A physically and technically (T5) demanding route with climbing at the Fülhorn summit and lots of block rubble between Glishorn and Spitzhorli. As a reward, magnificent views of well-known mountains such as Weisshorn, Dom, Monte Leone, Bietschhorn, Aletschhorn and many more...

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Mountain Hike · Brig - Simplon

Simplon Pass - Giw via the Bistine Pass (2417 meters)

recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult

17.3 km

6:30 h

722 m

710 m

Area: Simplon Distance: 17.3 km (6.5 hours walking time without breaks) Altitude gain ↑: 753 meters Altitude loss ↓: 737 meters Difficulty: T2, mainly easy mountain trails. The length of the hike makes it somewhat tough.

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Mountain Hike · Brig - Simplon

Stockalperweg Simplon Dorf - Gondo

recommended route Difficulty easy

8.9 km

2:30 h

0 m

626 m

Area: Simplon Distance: 8.9 km (approximately 2.5 hours walking time without breaks) Descent ↓: 626 meters Difficulty: T1/T2, mainly easy trails without dangerous passages. After Fort Gondo, a section of steeper mountain path.

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Mountain Hike · Brig - Simplon

Staldhorn (2463 meters)

recommended route Difficulty moderate

8.2 km

3:00 h

480 m

Area: Simplon Distance: 8.2 km (approximately 3 hours walking time without breaks) Elevation gain ↑: 480 meters Elevation loss ↓: 480 meters Difficulty: T2/T3, mountain trails with occasional steep and somewhat challenging sections.

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Mountain Hike · Brig - Simplon

Stockalperweg Brig - Simplon Passhöhe

recommended route closed

15 km

4:22 h

1,546 m

222 m

Wonderful hike through larch forests, along the mountain stream Taverna. Most of the route follows a Roman mule track. The path is not technically difficult. It requires some endurance, as there are about 1600 meters of elevation gain and 15 km of distance.

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Mountain Hike · Brig - Simplon

Circular route Simplon-Bergalpe

Difficulty easy closed

7.2 km

2:15 h

264 m

Area: Simplon Pass Distance: 7.2 km (approximately 2.5 hours walking time without breaks) Elevation gain ↑: 305 meters Elevation loss ↓: 305 meters Difficulty: T1/T2, mostly easy mountain hiking trails.

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Mountain Hike · Brig - Simplon

Spitzhorli (2736 meters)

Difficulty moderate

11.7 km

4:33 h

768 m

Area: Simplon Distance: 11.7 km (approximately 4.5 hours walking time without breaks) Elevation gain ↑: 768 meters Elevation loss ↓: 768 meters Difficulty: T2/T3, mountain hiking trails without many difficulties

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