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From Simplonpass Spitzhorli (Simplonpass) 2736 m

Difficulty

F
Ascent

2:30 h, 740 m
Descent

740 m
Exposure

SE

A classic training tour from Simplonpass without difficulties; it can be undertaken right after a snowfall, provided that you traverse the slopes of Weng at the bottom. There is a fantastic viewpoint above the deep valleys of the Gamsa (Nanztal) and the Nesselbach.

Simplonpass – Üsseri Nanzlicke – Spitzhorli. © Sanga Georges

On the long traverse of Weng above the road across the Simplonpass. © Sanga Georges

Last steps on the only slightly steep stretch of the route. © Sanga Georges

Entering the wide upper depression, view to the Monte Leone range. © Sanga Georges

View to the Valais and the Bernese Alps. © Sanga Georges

The skiers are hardly visible in the vast upper valley. © Sanga Georges

Route description

Simplonpass - Üsseri Nanzlicke

From one of the bus stops or parking lots along the road across the Simplon (ca. 2000 m) go westward to the hamlet of Hopsche. The terrain is very complex so orientation is somewhat difficult. Continue westward past P. 2189 and climb a short, slightly steep slope to traverse the wide valley between Straffulgrat and Tochuhorn. Stay on the summer trail to ascend on the valley floor and avoid the steep slopes to the right and left. You reach Üsseri Nanzlicke (2602 m) in gentle terrain.

Üsseri Nanzlicke – Spitzhorli

Ascend north through the often-windy SSW slope leading up to the secondary summit (2729 m) and the main summit (2737 m).

Descent

On the ascent