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Get to / from Ketmen' Hut

Short track to get to/from hut

Ski Touring Easy

Distance
17 km
Ascent
246 m
Descent
1.1 km
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
1.4 km
High Point
2.3 km
Gradient
10˚
Get to / from Ketmen' Hut Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and February. From a low point of 1.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 17 km, 246 vertical metres of ascent and 1135 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.1 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Short track to get to/from Ketmen' hut

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between December and February

Features

  • Ski Safari

Equipment required

  • Skins