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Day 2: Urner Haute Route

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

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
13 km
Ascent
1.5 km
Descent
1.6 km
Duration
7-8 hrs
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
3 km
Gradient
46˚
Day 2: Urner Haute Route Map

Program: 'Starting directly from the hut, you will traverse toward Winterstock and climb to the Winterlücke. Depending on the conditions and physical fitness, we will continue to the Lochberg at 3,047 meters or go straight down to Lake Göscheneralp. Whichever option we choose, you can look forward to your first fast-paced north face run. We will then make our way on skins through the Chelenalptal valley up to the Chelenalp Hut.' (https://www.mammutalpineschool.com/en/skihochtour-urner-haute-route/)

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

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