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Simplon

The municipality of Simplon consists of several villages. Simplon village is located on the south side of the Simplon pass at 1476 m above sea level. The village has an authentic village center, which reminds with its buildings of Italy. Simplon is even classified as a place of national importance. The Simplon Pass leads through the narrow Gondo Gorge and was already used in the Stone Age. Today, some sections of the Gondo Gorge are lined with granite walls. Along the pass a unique view awaits the visitors. Here the Valais Alps merge with the Italian surroundings. Simplon and its surroundings is a true paradise for biking, hiking and skiing enthusiasts. Snowkiters will find ideal conditions at the pass.

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Gondo Gorge Zwischbergen
Gondo Gorge Zwischbergen
Gorge
World Nature Forum
World Nature Forum
Museum
Aletsch Arena
Aletsch Arena
Mountain summit
Riederalp
Riederalp
Mountain summit
Belalp
Belalp
Mountain summit
Hohsaas
Hohsaas
Mountain summit
Raspille Gorge
Raspille Gorge
Gorge
Brigerbad
Brigerbad
Swimming area
Vispa
Vispa
Rivers
Hopschusee
Hopschusee
Lake · Simplon
Lac de Geronde
Lac de Geronde
Lake · Sierre
Priorat Church of Niedergesteln
Priorat Church of Niedergesteln
Castle & ruin · Niedergesteln

Train travel to Simplon

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Train ticket from Domodossola (Italy) to Switzerland
Train ticket from Domodossola (Italy) to Switzerland
Italy
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Täsch Zermatt Shuttle
Täsch Zermatt Shuttle
Täsch
from $12
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Matterhorn Gotthard Pass
Matterhorn Gotthard Pass
Zermatt
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Li Lä Lo Lismu Läsu LosuRestaurant Mountain Café Simplon · 13:30 · until Thu, Jun 10, 2027 Business session of the AGM – Musikgesellschaft BleikenSimplon · 08:00–07:59 · until Sat, Nov 7 AGM – youth associationSimplon · 08:00–07:59 · until Sun, Nov 8

Theater "Heiligä Bimbam"Turnhalle · 20:00–22:30 · ab CHF 20

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Ticket World Nature Forum
Ticket World Nature Forum
Naters
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Via Ferrata Climbing Route Aletsch at Gibidum Reservoir
Via Ferrata Climbing Route Aletsch at Gibidum Reservoir
Blatten bei Naters
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Custom Climbing Day for Small Groups in Valais
Custom Climbing Day for Small Groups in Valais
Blatten bei Naters
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Aletschhorn 3-day high-altitude tour for experienced climbers starting from Blatten near Naters
Aletschhorn 3-day high-altitude tour for experienced climbers starting from Blatten near Naters
Blatten bei Naters
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Sparrhorn Ridge Climbing Tour for Beginners from Belalp
Sparrhorn Ridge Climbing Tour for Beginners from Belalp
Blatten bei Naters
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Grisighorn South Ridge Climbing Route from Belalp
Grisighorn South Ridge Climbing Route from Belalp
Blatten bei Naters
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Alphubel 2-day high-altitude tour for endurance climbers starting from the Täsch hut
Alphubel 2-day high-altitude tour for endurance climbers starting from the Täsch hut
Täsch
from $2,133
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Bishorn 2-day high mountain tour for experienced climbers from Cabane de Tracuit
Bishorn 2-day high mountain tour for experienced climbers from Cabane de Tracuit
Val d'Anniviers
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Allalinhorn High-Altitude Tour for Beginners from Saas-Fee
Allalinhorn High-Altitude Tour for Beginners from Saas-Fee
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on Private cross-country skiing course from Täsch near Zermatt

Hiking routes

Simplon Dorf - Egga
Simplon Dorf → Egga · 2.6 km · 1 h 5 min
Laggin - Simplon Dorf
Laggin → Simplon Dorf · 3.0 km · 54 min
Mountain hiking trail
Simplon Dorf - Bidumji
Simplon Dorf → Bidumji · 9.4 km · 5 h 49 min
Gabi - Simplon Dorf
Gabi → Simplon Dorf · 3.1 km · 1 h 33 min
Gabi - Simplon Dorf
Gabi → Simplon Dorf · 1.4 km · 50 min
Rundweg Simplon-Bergalpe
7.2 km · 2 h 34 min
Mountain hiking trail
Hopsche - Staldhorn
Hopsche → Staldhorn · 2.0 km · 1 h 18 min
Simplonpass-Simplon Dorf
8.2 km · 2 h 37 min

Hikes nearby

Everything within a 10 min drive

ViaStockalper, Stage 3/3
ViaStockalper, Stage 3/3
Bergwanderweg · Simplon Dorf → Gondo · 9.0 km · 3 h 14 min
ViaStockalper, Stage 2/3
ViaStockalper, Stage 2/3
Bergwanderweg · Simplonpass → Simplon Dorf · 9.0 km · 3 h 1 min
Simplon-Sirwoltusee-Weg
Simplon-Sirwoltusee-Weg
Bergwanderweg · Simplon, Engeloch → Simplon, Egga · 10 km · 6 h 27 min
Hike from Gabi to Simplon Dorf via Chrummbacheri
Hike from Gabi to Simplon Dorf via Chrummbacheri
Wanderweg · Gabi → Simplon Dorf · 6.0 km · 2 h 16 min
Challenging hike from Gabi to Simplon Kulm
Challenging hike from Gabi to Simplon Kulm
Wanderweg · Gabi → Simplon Kulm · 13 km · 4 h 41 min
Challenging hike from Simplon to Ried-Brig
Challenging hike from Simplon to Ried-Brig
Wanderweg · Simplon → Ried-Brig · 11 km · 4 h 48 min
Hike from Simplon to Simplon Dorf
Hike from Simplon to Simplon Dorf
Wanderweg · Simplon → Simplon Dorf · 5.9 km · 1 h 54 min
Challenging hike from Engeloch VS to Ried-Brig
Challenging hike from Engeloch VS to Ried-Brig
Wanderweg · Engeloch VS → Ried-Brig · 15 km · 6 h 6 min
Hike from Engeloch VS to Simplon Dorf
Hike from Engeloch VS to Simplon Dorf
Wanderweg · Engeloch VS → Simplon Dorf · 4.8 km · 1 h 31 min
Challenging hike from Gondo to Simplon Kulm
Challenging hike from Gondo to Simplon Kulm
Wanderweg · Gondo → Simplon Kulm · 19 km · 6 h 58 min
Challenging hike from Gondo to Simplon Dorf
Challenging hike from Gondo to Simplon Dorf
Wanderweg · Gondo → Simplon Dorf · 16 km · 6 h 3 min
Hike from Gondo to Zwischbergen
Hike from Gondo to Zwischbergen
Wanderweg · Gondo → Zwischbergen · 5.9 km · 2 h 54 min

Museums & exhibitions

Everything within a 30 min drive

Ecomuseum Simplon / «Alter Gasthof»
Ecomuseum Simplon / «Alter Gasthof»
Museum · Simplon Dorf
Ecomuseum - Fort Gondo
Ecomuseum - Fort Gondo
Museum · Simplon Dorf
Ecomuseum - Alte Kaserne
Ecomuseum - Alte Kaserne
Museum · Simplon Dorf
Ecomuseum - Gold Mines Museum
Ecomuseum - Gold Mines Museum
Museum · Gondo
Die "philabrig 2026" macht Brig zum Familien-Erlebnis...
Die "philabrig 2026" macht Brig zum Familien-Erlebnis...
Exhibition · Brig
Museum Stockalperschloss
Museum Stockalperschloss
Museum · Brig
World Nature Forum
World Nature Forum
Museum · Naters

Bike tours nearby

Everything within a 55 min drive

Rhone Route, Stage 3/8
Rhone Route, Stage 3/8
Cycling routes · Brig → Sierre · 42 km
Visp-Zermatt Bike
Visp-Zermatt Bike
Mountain bike routes · Visp → Zermatt · 38 km
Rosswald Bike
Rosswald Bike
Mountain bike routes · Rosswald → Ried-Brig, Rosswald Talstation · 9.0 km
Jeizi Enduro
Jeizi Enduro
Mountain bike routes · Gampel · 11 km
Heida Loop
Heida Loop
Mountain bike routes · Staldenried · 19 km
Häxutrail Bike
Häxutrail Bike
Mountain bike routes · Belalp → Blatten · 6.0 km
Moosalp Plateau Bike
Moosalp Plateau Bike
Mountain bike routes · Bürchen · 50 km
Nesselloop Bike
Nesselloop Bike
Mountain bike routes · Belalp → Birgisch · 11 km
Rhone Route, Stage 4/8
Rhone Route, Stage 4/8
Cycling routes · Sierre → Martigny · 44 km
Lunggi Trail
Lunggi Trail
Mountain bike routes · Eischoll → Gampel-Steg, Bahnhof · 15 km
Saas-Balen–Stalden Bike
Saas-Balen–Stalden Bike
Mountain bike routes · Saas-Balen → Stalden · 12 km
Gspon Panorama Bike
Gspon Panorama Bike
Mountain bike routes · Gspon → Brig · 24 km

Mountain huts & restaurants

Everything within a 60 min drive

Monte Leone-Hütte
Monte Leone-Hütte
Mountain Huts · Ried-Brig
Restaurant Seilbahn
Restaurant Seilbahn
Mountain restaurant · Gampel-Bratsch
Restaurant Bielti
Restaurant Bielti
Mountain restaurant · Gampel-Bratsch
Fletschhorn
Fletschhorn
Mountain restaurant · Saas-Balen
Topalihütte
Topalihütte
Mountain Huts · St. Niklaus
Europahütte
Europahütte
Mountain Huts · Randa
Alp-Hitta
Alp-Hitta
Mountain restaurant · Saas-Fee

Playgrounds nearby

Everything within a 60 min drive

Kinderland Rosswald
Kinderland Rosswald
Playground · Ried-Brig
Zauberwald
Zauberwald
Playground · Ernen
Robis Waldspielpark
Robis Waldspielpark
Playground · Grächen
Snowli’s Hasenland
Snowli’s Hasenland
Playground · Bellwald
Kian's Abenteuerland
Kian's Abenteuerland
Playground · Saas-Almagell

Zoos & theme parks

Everything within a 60 min drive

Alpe Rotingen – where cows fight
Alpe Rotingen – where cows fight
Zoo & animal park · Turtmann-Unterems
Tierpark Aletsch
Tierpark Aletsch
Zoo & animal park · Fiesch
Bungy Niouc
Bungy Niouc
Theme & amusement parks · Anniviers
Happyland New
Happyland New
Theme & amusement parks · Sierre

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