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Pizzo Centrale (2999 m)

Andermatt

Just short of 3000 metres, summit the Pizzo Centrale for knockout views.

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
9.6 km
Ascent
739 m
Descent
1.7 km
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
2 km
High Point
3 km
Gradient
51˚
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Take the Gemsstockbahn to Gemsstock (2961m) you descend in a southerly direction, passing Rotstock (2934m) before climbing Pizzo Centrale (2999m).

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Description

Enjoy fantastic views from the summit of the Sait-Gotthard Massif and surrounding mountains stretching far into the distance. Descend from the Pizzo Centrale to the Vermigelhütte.

Sources https://www.outdooractive.com/de/contribution/pizzo-centrale-2999-m.ue.m.-/119150335/ https://www.gipfelbuch.ch/gipfelbuch/detail/id/106900/SkitourSnowboardtour/PizzoCentrale

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 November and April

Features

  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons

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Ascent
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Descent
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Ascent
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Descent
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