8 m 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
Monte Rosa, 4634m
Gressoney La Trinité
Monte Rosa
A huge journey for the very ambitious and very well acclimatised mountain athlete.
Also in Aoste, Italy
Alpine Climbing Moderate
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
- Low Point
- 3.6 km
- High Point
- 4.6 km
- Gradient
- 21˚
Begin with one of the highest and most exposed 4000m traverses in the Alps, and if you still have energy try and do the rest! Lyskamm has a reputation for cornices so stay well away from the ridge crest unless you are certain it is safe. You can stock up with food and water in the Margherita Hut on Signalkuppe
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Description
Detailed directions not included as anyone with the skills and fitness to undertake this will predominantly use their own judgement for each section. The peak order is Lyskamm W, Lyskamm E, Signalkuppe, Zumsteinspitze, Parrotspitze, Ludwigshohe, Corno Nero, Pyramid Vincent and down to the Gnifetti Hut. This exact outing was done by Liv Sansoz and Colin Haley as part of her 4000m peak challenge in March 2017. https://livsansoz.net/
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+
High Exposure
Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
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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
2.9 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
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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
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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
4.5 km 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
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Approach to the Rossi e Volante Bivouac Hut
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Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 3.8 km
- Ascent
- 191 m
- Descent
- 244 m
6.3 km away
Breithorn South Face to the Guide d'Ayas Hut
A popular route on a beautifully positioned peak.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 388 m
- Descent
- 817 m
6.4 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
9.5 km away
Approach to the Monte Rosa Hut, 2883m
A brand new route to the hut, taking a beautiful but easy glacial mountain journey
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 505 m
- Descent
- 436 m
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