6.6 km away
Approach to the Rothorn Hut
A tough climb from a classic alpine village to a classic alpine hut.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 18 m
Gandeghütte - Breithorn - Trockener Stegg
Cervinia
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia
Gandeghütte - Breithorn - Trockener Stegg
Also in Valais, Switzerland
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 488 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 3 km
- High Point
- 4.2 km
- Gradient
- 17˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's extremely remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 3 km to the maximum altitude of 4.2 km, the route covers 11 km, 1160 vertical metres of ascent and 488 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Gandeghütte - Breithorn - Trockener Stegg
Difficulty
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Summit Hike
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Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 22 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
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