1.7 km away
Monte Rosa Haute Route: Margherita Hut and the Grenz Glacier
Day 4: Margherita Hut and the Grenz Glacier, beginning at Gnifettti Hut and ending at Neue Monte Rosa Hut
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
Corno Nero, normal route
Gressoney La Trinité
Monte Rosa
One of the 4000m peaks of Monte Rosa
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 524 m
- Ascent
- 145 m
- Descent
- 0 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 4.1 km
- High Point
- 4.2 km
- Gradient
- 26˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's extremely remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between March and August. From a low point of 4.1 km to the maximum altitude of 4.2 km, the route covers 524 m, 145 vertical metres of ascent and 0 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3. You'll need rope, skins and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
This is a peak is just above Balmenhorn with a nice view and an easy 4000m to conquer. It has a good view over Valsesia. Corno Nero is a minor peak just near Colle del Lys, usually ski tourers conquer it together with Ludwigshohe during the skin up towards Rifugio Margherita.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Glacier
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
5.3 km away
Liskamm West Summit (4479 m)
Venture up Switzerland’s famously treacherous Liskamm 4000er, affectionately nicknamed the “people eater”.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 2 km
5.3 km away
Monte Rosa Haute Route: Passo del Naso of Lyskamm Traverse and Pyramid Vincent Summit
Day 3: Traverse of Passo del Naso of Lyskamm and summit of Pyramid Vincent, beginning at Rifugio Quintino Sella and ending at Capanna Gnifetti.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 646 m
- Descent
- 631 m
5.9 km away
Monte Rosa Haute Route: Neue Monte Rosa Hut to Zermatt via Dufourspitze Monte Rosa
Day 5: A huge skin to a high col and optional climb up Europe's 2nd highest peak
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 2.8 km
7 km away
Berni Couloir
One of the most aesthetic couloirs on this side of the mountain
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 55 m
- Descent
- 880 m
7.2 km away
Monte Rosa Haute Route: Castor Traverse and Pollux Summit
Day 2: Traverse of Castor, optional extra summit of Pollux, beginning at Rifugio Guide d'Ayas and ending at Rifugio Quintino Sella
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 909 m
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Guidebooks in this area
5 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
5 of the Most Iconic Ski Peaks in the Alps
5 routes · Ski Touring
Defining Big Mountain Skiing on the Monte Rosa Traverse
16 routes · Ski Touring
Ski Switzerland's Biggest Mountains: The 4000er Challenge
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