Simplon Pass, Brig

Name: Simplon Pass
Address: Brig, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 27 979 10 10

#2 among attractions in Brig

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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The Simplon Pass is a high mountain pass between the Pennine Alps and the Lepontine Alps in Switzerland. It connects Brig in the canton of Valais with Domodossola in Piedmont. The pass itself and the villages on each side of it, such as Gondo, are in Switzerland. The Simplon Tunnel was built beneath the vicinity of the pass in the early 20th century to carry rail traffic between the two countries. ()

Local name: Simplonpass Maximum elevation: 6578 ftCoordinates: 46°15'6"N, 8°1'60"E

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Brig Switzerland

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+41 27 979 10 10

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Simplon Pass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stockalper Palace, Ganter Bridge, Rotelsee, Wasenhorn.

4.8 miNW
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Stockalper Palace, Brig
124 min walk • Nestled in the historic town of Brig, Switzerland, the Stockalper Palace stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Baroque era. This magnificent castle, with its imposing structure and intricate design, is a must-visit landmark for any traveler exploring the Valais...
3.2 miN
Bridge
Ganter Bridge
82 min walk • Ganter Bridge is a multi-span reinforced concrete road bridge that is the second longest spanning bridge in Switzerland after Poya Bridge.
0.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Rotelsee
13 min walk • Rotelsee is a lake near Simplon Pass in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.
2.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wasenhorn
72 min walk • The Wasenhorn is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. It lies halfway between Brig and Varzo, just north of Monte Leone, in the Simplon Pass area.
4.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Bortelsee
111 min walk • Bortelsee is a reservoir in the municipality of Brig in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Its dam was built in 1989.
5.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mattwaldhorn
133 min walk • The Mattwaldhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located between the upper Nanztal and the Saastal in the canton of Valais. The nearest locality is Eisten on the west side.
1.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hübschhorn
38 min walk • The Hübschhorn is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, overlooking the Simplon Pass in the canton of Valais. It belongs to the Monte Leone massif. Its altitude is 3190m/10'460ft.
2.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Breithorn
66 min walk • The Breithorn is a mountain of the Swiss Lepontine Alps, overlooking Simplon in the canton of Valais. It is part of the Monte Leone massif.
3.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Galehorn
81 min walk • The Galehorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located between the Nanztal and the Simplontal.
4.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Böshorn
105 min walk • The Böshorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Simplon in the canton of Valais. The mountain lies between the upper Nanztal and the Val Divedro.
3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Glishorn
76 min walk • The Glishorn is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking Brig-Glis in the canton of Valais.