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Brig
Simplon

Simplon Hospice – Monte Leone Hut loop from Simplonpass

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Switzerland
Valais
Brig
Simplon

Simplon Hospice – Monte Leone Hut loop from Simplonpass

Hard

4.8

(43)

317

hikers

Simplon Hospice – Monte Leone Hut loop from Simplonpass

05:24

11.0km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.49 km for 68 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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28 m

Simplon Hospice

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Born in the Napoleonic Era as a barracks🪖..now the Simplon Hospiz🏤 Managed as an excellent refreshment point🍲 with overnight stay🛌Dedicating time to nature🌲

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547 m

3

1.21 km

Chaltwasser Waterfalls

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Impressive as here the water of the glacier plunges in many streams into the depths

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4

4.71 km

The Kaltwasser Pass sits on a glacial moraine from the Chaltwasser Glacier. There are excellent views of Chaltwassersee, the Bocchetta di Aurona Pass, Punta di Terrarossa and Monte Leone Hutte.

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5.44 km

Monte Leone Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A worthwhile goal in a big setting

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6

7.51 km

Viewpoint of the Maderhorn (in foreground) with the Nesterhorn in the background behind Brig. There are multiple waterfall crossings in this area.

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7

9.92 km

The trail crosses the Mediterranean - Adriatic Continental Divide at this point. The Continental Divide runs down this ridge and across Simplon Pass from here. Looking up, the Divide runs …

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

462 m

277 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

277 m

212 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,830 m)

Lowest point (2,000 m)

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Tuesday 28 July

21°C

8°C

34 %

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