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Haute Route Bernina Jelle Staleman Ski- en Berggids

St Moritz

Machtige gletsjers, hoge bergtoppen, fantastische uitzichten, mooie klimmetjes en de combi tussen degelijke Zwitserse berghutten en gezellige Italiaanse berghutten met goed eten. Wat wil je nog meer?

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
56 km
Ascent
5.4 km
Descent
6.5 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
3.9 km
Gradient
33˚
Haute Route Bernina Jelle Staleman Ski- en Berggids Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between March and May. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 3.9 km, the route covers 56 km, 5434 vertical metres of ascent and 6459 vertical metres of descent. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.

Description

De haute route in het Bernina massief is lang niet zo bekend als de haute route van Chamonix naar Zermatt maar stukken rustiger en misschien wel mooier!

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

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

Best time to visit

between March and May

Features

  • Alpine
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Glacier kit

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