medium difficulty
You must be able to walk up to 6hrs a day with your pack.
Not for those who suffer from vertigo!
DAY I
Easy walk following the historical path from the Simplon Pass to the charming village of Simplon. Chance to visit the Ecomuseum.
Time of Year: |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
Starting point: |
Simplonpass (2005m) |
Finishing point: |
Simplon Dorf (1470m) |
Walking Time: |
approx. 4hrs |
Altitude changes: |
-535m |
DAY II
Medium walk where we hike up to the original pass used before the Gondo Gorges were passable to traffic.
Starting point: |
Simplon Dorf (1470m) |
Finishing point: |
Zwischbergen (1359m) |
Walking Time: |
approx. 5hrs |
Altitude changes: |
+650m, -652m |
DAY III
Medium day walking down the little used valley of Zwischbergen (literally the valley between the mountains) to hike up the new path in the Gorges.
Starting point: |
Zwischbergen (1359m) |
Finishing point: |
Gabi (1228m) |
Walking Time: |
approx. 5hrs |
Altitude changes: |
+389m, -520m |
Price Guide: |
CHF 1'050.- for group |
Price Cabanes: |
approx. CHF 100.-/night per person |
See prices & conditions page for more information
