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Monte Rossa: Gnifetti-Marguerita-Gabiet

Gressoney La Trinité

Monte Rosa

Capanna Gnifetti - Punta Gnifetti - Gabiet

Also in Vercelli, Italy

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
19 km
Ascent
1 km
Descent
2.8 km
Duration
7-8 hrs
Low Point
1.9 km
High Point
4.5 km
Gradient
24˚
Monte Rossa: Gnifetti-Marguerita-Gabiet Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and June. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 4.5 km, the route covers 19 km, 1019 vertical metres of ascent and 2780 vertical metres of descent. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.

Description

Capanna Gnifetti - Punta Gnifetti - Gabiet

Beautiful altitude ski touring on mellow slopes in a well frequented area. Good concentration of easy to reach 4000+m peaks. Perfect for acclimatization. Long and enjoyable descent to as low as the snow cover allows.

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and June

Features

  • Alpine

Equipment required

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

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