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Skitour on the Wasenhorn or Punta Terrarossa (3245.8 m above sea level)

  • start: Simplon, top of the pass
  • destination: Wasenhorn or Punta Terrarossa

The summit ridge is practically horizontal with a length of 150 meters. At the top you first come across a cross and at the highest point a pole.

Ascent

Simplon Pass - From the Simplon Pass, head towards Chaltwassertälli. From the Monte Leone hut (2,848 m), head west on a pronounced plateau towards the Mäderhorn to the Mäderlücke. At the same height you cross the Wasenlücke northeast of the Mäderhorn. Ski depot at the foot of the first ridge upswing. You now follow the west ridge in beautiful and easy block climbing to the summit of the Wasenhorn / Punta Terrarossa.

descent

Simplon Pass - The descent is via the ascent track. Depending on the assessment of the dangers, this can also vary.

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