Simplon Dorf - Simplon Pass

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This final stage will take you from the village of Simplon to the Simplon Pass. Along the way, you will notice two remarkable buildings in this arid landscape: the Alte Spittel and the Barralhaus. Once you reach the Simplon Pass, you can take a short detour to see the Simplon Eagle and the imposing hospice.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From Binn to Simplon Pass

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.78 km
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    Average duration: 4h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 515 m
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    Descent: - 10 m
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    Highest point: 1,989 m
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    Lowest point: 1,478 m
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Simplon Pass
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Simplon Dorf
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Description of the walk

The starting point for this stage is the Hotel Post in Simplon Dorf

Markings: Green sticker No. 90 "ViaStockalper"

(S) From the Hotel Post, take the Stockeralper Weg heading north-east. Follow the signs and you will arrive at the small road called Bodmerstrasse.

(1) After passing through the woods, you will come to the old Simplon Pass road, "Alte Simplonstrasse".

(2) Continue climbing towards the Simplon Pass, passing through the hamlet of Egga. Join Homattenstrasse.

(3) Still on Stockeralper Weg, head north towards Maschihus (a few houses).

(4) Walk along the edge of the Simplon Pass road, then leave it and rejoin it at Engiloch. Continue the walk through alternating forest and rock to return to the hamlet of Niederalp.

(5) Stay on Stockeralper Weg and gradually make your way towards the remarkable buildings of Alter Spittel, dating from the 17th century.

(6) Make one last effort to reach the Simplon Pass by following the Stockeralper Weg and arrive at the Monte Moro Hotel, your accommodation for the night. (E)

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 1,478 m - Hotel Post - Simplon Dorf
  2. 1 : km 0.23 - alt. 1,493 m - Bodmerstrasse
  3. 2 : km 1.51 - alt. 1,587 m - Alte Simplonstrasse
  4. 3 : km 2.03 - alt. 1,595 m - Homattenstrasse
  5. 4 : km 2.92 - alt. 1,624 m - Maschihus
  6. 5 : km 5.86 - alt. 1,828 m - Niederalp
  7. 6 : km 6.86 - alt. 1,868 m - Alter Spitel
  8. E : km 8.78 - alt. 1,988 m - Hotel Monte Leone - Simplon Pass

Notes

Leaving Simplon Pass by public transport:

  • Simplon Pass is served by Bus 631 to Brig. From Brig, the train serves several cities in Switzerland.

Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss Weather Service or Météo blue
Hiking equipment, including sturdy footwear.

Worth a visit

  • Simplon Dorf
  • Egga
  • Alter Spittel
  • Simplon Pass
  • Simplon Hospice

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