548 m away
Ludwigshohe, Corno Nero, Vincent Pyramid
A rapid collection of 4000ers all relatively easy and close to each other
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 786 m
- Descent
- 786 m
Mont Rose : Ludwigshohe 4341m + Balmenhorn 4167m + Pyramide Vincent 4215m
Gressoney La Trinité
Monte Rosa
1st expérience over 4000m in the Monte Rosa area. The perfect place to have a taste of high mountain ascent!!
Also in Aoste, Italy
Alpine Climbing Moderate
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 999 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
- Low Point
- 3.3 km
- High Point
- 4.3 km
- Gradient
- 20˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 3.3 km to the maximum altitude of 4.3 km, the route covers 11 km, 999 vertical metres of ascent and 1163 vertical metres of descent. You'll need crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
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Description
After a night at the Citta di Mantova mountain hut, the Monterosa offers many different possibilities of easy 4000m peaks.
Difficulty
Moderate
May involve slightly more complex glacier hikes, easy but possibly long rock ridges and steep snow up to 45 degrees. Equivalent to PD, PD+
Medium Exposure
The route features some exposed and/or difficult to protect sections.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
Similar routes nearby
553 m away
Descent from Gnifetti Hut
A steady descent to the Punta Indren lift
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 16 m
- Descent
- 365 m
4.3 km away
Lyskamm il Naso Traverse to Gnifetti Hut
A condition dependent high altitude traverse over the shoulder of Lyskamm
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 636 m
- Descent
- 620 m
4.3 km away
Monte Rosa, 4634m
A huge journey for the very ambitious and very well acclimatised mountain athlete.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
6.9 km away
Castor traverse, 4223m
A classic high traverse of a major 4000m peak
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 823 m
- Descent
- 605 m
6.9 km away
Pollux, 4092m
A relatively minor summit, but a 4000m peak nonetheless, surrounded by others.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Ascent
- 646 m
- Descent
- 646 m
7.1 km away
Traverse of the Breithorn
One of the best easier 4000m ridge traverses in the Alps
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 678 m
- Descent
- 601 m
7.3 km away
Monte Rosa, Dufourspitze, 4634m
A huge day to the second highest peak in Europe.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
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Guidebooks in this area
6 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Zermatt's Mighty 4000 Metre Mountains
6 routes · Alpine Climbing
The Classic Spaghetti Tour of Zermatt's 4000ers
11 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Huge Peaks & Epic Views : Easy Swiss Alpine Climbs
6 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Classic Mid-Grade Traverses on the Alpine 4000ers
9 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Summit the Highest Peaks in the 4 Main Alpine Countries
20 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Climb Switzerland's 10 Highest Peaks!
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