6.3 km away
Matterhorn, 4478m. Hörnli Ridge.
The least difficult route up the most famous mountain in the Alps, if not the world.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Matterhorn - Überschreitung
Cervinia
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia
Liongrat - Hörnligrat
Also in Valais, Switzerland
Alpine Climbing Severe
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 2.6 km
- Descent
- 3 km
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 4.5 km
- Gradient
- 44˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 4.5 km, the route covers 19 km, 2568 vertical metres of ascent and 2975 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe, crampons, quickdraws and wires and friends to complete it safely.
Description
Tourenbericht und Routeninfos: https://www.suedtirolalpin.com/post/matterhorn-liongrat
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Difficulty
Severe
Steep, sustained and serious terrain on rock/ice. Routes will be long, exposed and possibly committing. D, D+
High Exposure
Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Quickdraws
- Wires and Friends
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Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 388 m
- Descent
- 817 m
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Approach to the Rossi e Volante Bivouac Hut
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Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 3.8 km
- Ascent
- 191 m
- Descent
- 244 m
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Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 851 m
- Descent
- 849 m
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