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Valturnache / / Foyer des Guides - Salette

Cervinia

Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia

Starting from Foyer des Guide, follow the path in the wood till you arrive at the arrival of ski facilities

Ski Touring Easy

Distance
2.6 km
Ascent
530 m
Descent
1 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
1.7 km
High Point
2.3 km
Gradient
32˚
Valturnache / / Foyer des Guides - Salette Map

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 December and March. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 2.6 km, 530 vertical metres of ascent and 1 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Easy track, close to ski facilities, nice for trail.

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Features

  • Ski Mountaineering

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