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Explore the Maigehls

Andermatt

Oberalp mountains on a 2 day trekking

Also in Uri, Switzerland

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
19 km
Ascent
830 m
Descent
1.4 km
Duration
6-7 hrs
Low Point
1.5 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
24˚
Explore the Maigehls Map

By train from Andermatt to the Oberalppass and from there into the Maigehls valley to the Maigehls hut, where you stay for the night. On the second day futher into the remote valley to the Maigehlspass and through the Unteralptal back to Andermatt.

Description

Avalanche safety equipment and experience in backcountry snowshoeing is required. A guided tour is offerd by Mammut Alpine School, book now on https://www.mammutalpineschool.com/de/schneeschuhtouren-fuer-einsteiger-maighels-oberalp/

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and April

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