Ski tour to the Bortelhorn

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Tour data

6.31km

1,534 - 3,188m

Distance

1,689hm

26hm

Ascent

05:30h

Duration

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

Brief description: Challenging ski tour to the Bortelhorn or the Punta del Rebbio Rauthorn in the Simplon region. Starting point of the tour is Berisal.
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

Fitness

Landscape

Experience
Starting point: Berisal
Route: Berisal hamlet

Bortelhütten (2,113 m)alpine hut
3.1 km

Bortelhorn (3,193 m)peak
6.0 km
Best season: Aug

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Description: Ascent

Berisal – Ascend from the Berisal up to 2’400 m above the Bortelhütte. Continue upwards and east into a small hollow on the south to the northern end of the small Bortelglacier. Clearly turn into a south-southeast direction and over the Bortelglacier to the ski depot. In winter, the summit is rarely ascended.

Descent

Berisal – The descent is via the ascent route. This may vary depending on the risk assessment.
Highest point: 3,188 m
Endpoint: Bortelhorn
Exposition
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Equipment: Complete ski touring equipment including rope, ice ax and crampons.
Safety instructions: Safe skiing, alpine, quite difficult tour. Only accessible in very safe conditions.

Disclaimer of liability

Walking on routes in alpine terrain requires good physical condition, serious preparation and technical knowledge in mountain sports. The ascent of the routes described is at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourismus AG SAC and the authors assume no liability for the topicality, correctness and completeness of the information provided. Liability claims of any kind against Brig Simplon Tourismus AG or against the authors are excluded.

SOS: 144
Tips: Visit a restaurant in Simplon Dorf or Gabi to recharge your batteries.
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Additional information: More information about ski tours at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren
Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch
Directions: You can reach Berisal by car or bus.
Public transportation: Take the bus from Brig or Iselle to Berisal.

Stop: Berisal, Kehr
Parking: There are parking spaces available in Berisal.