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Day 3: Silvretta Crossing

Day 3 of the 4-day ski tour crossing the scenic Silvretta Alps from Guarda in Lower Engadine to Klosters in the Prättigau.

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
7.5 km
Ascent
837 m
Descent
551 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
2.1 km
High Point
3 km
Gradient
30˚
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Day 3: Silvretta Crossing Map

Program: 'The route continues to the Ochsenjoch at just under 3,000 meters. You will then glide over the Vermunt glacier at a relaxed pace down to the Wiesbadener Hut, where a little refreshment will be waiting for you. There will even be a chance to try the hearty ‘Germknödel’, a great speciality! (Distance: 5 km. Hiking time: 2.5 hours; Ascent: 850 vertical meters).' (https://www.mammutalpineschool.com/en/skitour-silvretta-durchquerung/?cache-refresh=1).

Silvretta Crossing
Silvretta Crossing Photo: Mammut Alpine School

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and May

Features

  • Alpine
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Glacier kit

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