Simplonpass Trail

The high plateau surrounding the Simplon pass, lined with snow-covered larches and frozen lakes, is ideal for snowshoe tours. From the pass road, the trail leads across the plateau formed by glaciers, past scattered alpine settlements, always with the impressive panorama of the peaks as a backdrop.

The snowshoe tour begins at the Simplon Hospiz; the bus stop of the same name is just a few steps away. From the starting point, the circuit crosses the open plateau of the Simplon Pass. With no lengthy approach, it climbs steadily and reaches its highest point at around 2,100 m after just under two kilometres.

The route then turns downhill towards Hopsche. The small alpine settlement forms a distinctive landmark in the broad pass landscape. Shortly afterwards, the snowshoe trail passes close to Hopschusee, a mountain lake at just over 2,000 m. The route reaches its lowest point in this hollow before climbing gently again on the return leg.

The route continues via Kulm into the surroundings of the Simplon Pass, which lies at just under 2,000 m. The pass separates the Valais Alps from the Leone Group and links the Rhône Valley with Val Divedro. After around four kilometres and just over two hours, the snowshoe tour ends back at the Simplon Hospiz.