Zapporthorn (3152 m)
One of San Bernardino’s toughest 3000er climbs.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 3.1 km
- Gradient
- 34˚
A wonderful tour from San Bernardino passing Ca de Mucia, Zapportgrat, up to the Zapporthorn (3152m) and back again. Its best climbed in spring for the best conditions and the blooming alpine meadows!
Description
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit