Plan Maison

Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia

marked route between the ski slopes

Ski Touring Easy

Distance: 4.6 km
Ascent: 793 m
Descent: 0 m
Duration: 3-4 hrs

Low Point: 2.5 km
High Point: 3.3 km
Gradient: 21˚

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 3.3 km, the route covers 4.6 km, 793 vertical metres of ascent and 0 vertical metres of descent.

Photo from Plan Maison — Photo: Mattia Trabucchi

Description

marked route between the ski slopes, you just have to follow te green poles - just watch out when you have to cross the slopes and service snowmobile that uses this path.

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

Low Exposure (E1)

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

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

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