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Spot de Col du Simplon

Col du Simplon

Col du Simplon

Switzerland

46.25 | 8.03

2005m

Overview

The Simplon Pass is a superb snowkite spot that is very accessible, located at the end of Valais on the passage between Switzerland and Italy. It is one of the rare mountain passes that remains (almost) open all year round.
The spot benefits from a wind regime, either from the North or from the South. Access is by car and for the flat areas, it's a spot accessible to beginners. The freeride possibilities are enormous, but it quickly requires a very good level as soon as you want to climb a bit.
For freeriding, the Simplon spot reveals itself in south, southeast wind, the right part of the area (when arriving from Switzerland) then opens into a superb domain. Climbing with snowkite to reach the different summits/couloirs will require a good technical level and essential mountain knowledge. If the "Dahu" mode is less your thing, to the right and left of the road there are nice flat areas ideal for riding around without risks.

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At the end of Valais on the right ;-) Access to the Simplon spot is really easy, it's signposted from Lausanne!
 Do check beforehand about road conditions, the pass is sometimes closed in winter in case of heavy snowfall.
To stay on site:
    Hotel Monte Leone: http://www.hotelmonteleone.ch/
     Simplon Hospice: https://www.simplon-hospiz.com/fr
On site you will find Pascal Nessier's school - https://www.snowkiting.ch/fr/

Spot type

Normal (Car access at spot edge)

Altitude

2005m

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Spot currently open :-)

Parking

Once you arrive at the pass, there are parking areas everywhere. Please respect the designated spaces as there can be a lot of traffic (snow plows, trucks, army, etc.)

Hazards

On the flat parts, there are no major dangers. However, you are in the mountains at over 2000m altitude.
 For the freeride parts of the spot, there are some power lines, and it quickly gets quite steep, so don't overestimate yourself.

Wind specificities

A very good article to understand the wind at the Simplon Pass: https://www.snowkiting.ch/fr/météo

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Spot forecast for Col du Simplon

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