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Piramide Vincent

Gressoney La Trinité

Monte Rosa

Normal route for this peak

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
676 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
191 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
4 km
High Point
4.2 km
Gradient
30˚
Piramide Vincent Map

Piramide Vincent is an evident peak that is placed under Rifugio Gnifetti. it's often crowded since a lot of people want to reach this 4000m peak. It offers an amazing 360 view on Monte Rosa and it's really nice to ski down

Description

In order to reach this peak you have to climb up from Indren, heading for the refuges, Mantova first then Gnifetti, then up towards Colle del Lys. Although this seems an easy part that can be done with skins be aware that you're on a glacier! Crevasses could be open and you need to cross some. So technical skills and equipment are required!

Once you reach the north face of Piramide Vincent a last short steep part (crampons could be required) will take you to the summit. 3 - 3h 30 minutes total.

Technical gear required! Ice axe, crampons, rope (40m), harness, ice screws, showed, probe and beacon!

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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

4 out of 4

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.

Best time to visit

between March and September

Features

  • Glacier
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Crampons

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