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Day 1: Urner Haute Route

Andermatt

Discover one of the most beautiful and steepest Haute Routes in Switzerland.

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
5.2 km
Ascent
1.1 km
Descent
149 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
1.5 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
35˚
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Day 1: Urner Haute Route Map

Program: 'In Andermatt, you will be welcomed by the mountain guide. After a short train ride to Realp, you will climb at a relaxed pace over the snowy Furka Pass to the historic Galenstock Hotel and via the Ochsenalp to the Albert–Heim Hut at 2,543 meters. There will also be time for an avalanche safety briefing along the way.' (https://www.mammutalpineschool.com/en/skihochtour-urner-haute-route/)

Urner Haute
Urner Haute Photo: Mammut Alpine School

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and May

Features

  • Alpine
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

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

Similar routes nearby

8.4 km away

Gafallengrat

Gafallengrat

Nice variant of Unteralpthal that needs 45 minutes of walking.

Difficult Ski Touring

Distance
4.9 km
Ascent
179 m
Descent
1.1 km
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