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Lüsener Spitze (3231 m) from Lüsens

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Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
8 km
Ascent
1.6 km
Descent
5 m
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
3.2 km
Gradient
31˚
Lüsener Spitze (3231 m) from Lüsens Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between February and June. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 8 km, 1592 vertical metres of ascent and 5 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins and glacier kit to complete it safely.

Description

A great option for a relatively low-exposure glacier adventure in the alpin terrain of Sellrain. Lüsener Spitze is a beautiful tour in large open spaces.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between February and June

Features

  • Face
  • Alpine
  • Single Descent
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Glacier kit

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