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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 691 m to the maximum altitude of 4 km, the route covers 587 km, 29517 vertical metres of ascent and 29386 vertical metres of descent. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.

Description

Added in a couple of summits along the way and had to take some plan b routes because of lack of snow. Interesting and fairly logical way, can be done much faster esp if using staffed huts/hotels.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Alpine
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

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

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