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Alagna-Corno camoscio-Corno Rosso invernale

Alagna

Monte Rosa

Winter SKIALP and climb a tecnical Ridge

Alpine Climbing Difficult

Distance
18 km
Ascent
661 m
Descent
2.4 km
Low Point
1.2 km
High Point
3 km
Gradient
18˚
Alagna-Corno camoscio-Corno Rosso invernale Map

This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 3 km, the route covers 18 km, 661 vertical metres of ascent and 2420 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe, crampons and wires and friends to complete it safely.

Description

The tecnical petr si the Corno Rosso’ridge. In summit is a easy Walter in winter you can find Avalanche and few space to put friends and ropes.

Difficulty

Difficult

The beginning of truly technical terrain which might involve pitched climbing on rock and/or ice, exposed terrain and complex route finding in ascent and descent. Equivalent to AD, AD+

High Exposure

3 out of 4

Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Equipment required

  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Wires and Friends

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