Day 1: Silvretta Crossing
Starting in Guarda, the beginning of a 4 day tour crossing the scenic Silvretta Alps.
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 599 m
- Descent
- 55 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 32˚
Program: 'Individual arrival at Guarda. The mountain guide will greet you here. The group will then proceed at a relaxed pace through the gently ascending Val Tuoi to the Tuoi Hut at 2,250 meters. (Distance: 6.5 km; Hiking time: 3 hours, Ascent: 650 vertical meters).' (https://www.mammutalpineschool.com/en/skitour-silvretta-durchquerung/?cache-refresh=1)
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit