Simplon, Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
2.6 miles (4.2 km) · 286 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
The Bistinenpass-Simplonpass route traverses 2.6 miles through Simplon, Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra. Elevation gain totals 286 feet, with 1,718 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 0.4 miles, gaining 279 feet. The course averages 111 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 16% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 11.6 out of 10, placing it in the 69.51th percentile. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Valais/Wallis.
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