The Dome Summit Track
The easiest way to the top!
Alpine Climbing Moderate
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 1 km
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 14˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between June and November. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 5.3 km, 3 vertical metres of ascent and 1028 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Minimal technical equipment with no steep sections makes this great for newbies!
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+
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons