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Valser Horn

Track to a very panoramic peak offering excellent skiing and some steep sections

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
12 km
Ascent
1.3 km
Descent
1.3 km
Duration
6-7 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.9 km
Gradient
34˚
Valser Horn Map

From Nufenen (recommended to park on the west side of the village) go northwards along the evident ridge that can be covered OR following the bends often well compressed to make the sleds go down, OR going up on the ground to Tallialp. From here bend slightly towards the west, always going up along the ridge if possible, or alternatively going around it from the east side. Reached 2460 go for a wide and long traverse to reach the evident summit (2885). Descent along the ascent route or on the opposite and steeper side that reaches Mittelegga (right orographic side of Alterschbach).

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Alpine
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons

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