61 m away
Liskamm West Summit (4479 m)
Venture up Switzerland’s famously treacherous Liskamm 4000er, affectionately nicknamed the “people eater”.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 2 km
A steep couloir with an airy access
Ski Touring Severe
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's extremely remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 2.6 km to the maximum altitude of 3.6 km, the route covers 2.3 km, 10 vertical metres of ascent and 960 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.2 and Labande grade 4. You'll need rope, skins, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
This couloir is one of the most aesthetic lines on this side of the mountain. It starts right under Quintino Sella and getting inside is quite tricky, but you will be rewarded with one of the best ride in your life. 60m ropes needed in case the entrance lacks snow!
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
61 m away
Venture up Switzerland’s famously treacherous Liskamm 4000er, affectionately nicknamed the “people eater”.
Severe Ski Touring
96 m away
Day 3: Traverse of Passo del Naso of Lyskamm and summit of Pyramid Vincent, beginning at Rifugio Quintino Sella and ending at Capanna Gnifetti.
Severe Ski Touring
2.6 km away
One of the most aesthetic couloirs on this side of the mountain
Severe Ski Touring
2.9 km away
Day 2: Traverse of Castor, optional extra summit of Pollux, beginning at Rifugio Guide d'Ayas and ending at Rifugio Quintino Sella
Severe Ski Touring
4.4 km away
Day 4: Margherita Hut and the Grenz Glacier, beginning at Gnifettti Hut and ending at Neue Monte Rosa Hut
Difficult Ski Touring
6.3 km away
Day 1: Zermatt/Cervinia, Breithorn, Ayas Hut using the cable car to the Klein Matterhorn to start
Difficult Ski Touring
6.3 km away
Day 5: A huge skin to a high col and optional climb up Europe's 2nd highest peak
Severe Ski Touring
5 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
5 routes · Ski Touring
16 routes · Ski Touring