3.6 km away
Obergabelhorn, 4063m. ENE Ridge via Wellenkuppe.
A beautifully shaped mountain, unusual in having its least difficult route via another summit.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 972 m
- Descent
- 972 m
Dent Blanche - Viereselsgrat
Le Mammouth
Überschreitung: Cabane du Mountet - Schönbielhütte
Alpine Climbing Severe
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
- Low Point
- 2.7 km
- High Point
- 4.3 km
- Gradient
- 41˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between August and September. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 4.3 km, the route covers 11 km, 1605 vertical metres of ascent and 1795 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe, bivy kit, crampons, quickdraws, glacier kit and wires and friends to complete it safely.
Description
Tourenbericht und Routeninfos: https://www.suedtirolalpin.com/post/dent-blanche-viereselsgrat
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Difficulty
Severe
Steep, sustained and serious terrain on rock/ice. Routes will be long, exposed and possibly committing. D, D+
High Exposure
Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Bivy Kit
- Crampons
- Quickdraws
- Glacier kit
- Wires and Friends
Similar routes nearby
3.6 km away
Zinalrothorn, 4221m. Traverse of SE Ridge, descending N Ridge.
A justifiably popular traverse of a beautiful mountain, on very good rock.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 984 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
5.6 km away
Traverse of the Pigne de la Lé
A classic journey over an incredibly well situated peak.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.4 km
- Ascent
- 560 m
- Descent
- 558 m
5.6 km away
Pointes de Mourti North-east Ridge
A brilliant low-grade alpine climb which features a bit of everything, from glacier travel to rocky scrambling.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.8 km
- Ascent
- 750 m
- Descent
- 747 m
6 km away
Dent Blanche South Ridge
A true alpine classic with utterly spectacular views across the other 4000ers of the Swiss Valais.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 851 m
- Descent
- 849 m
7.5 km away
Weisshorn E Ridge
This is without doubt one of the finest ridges on one of the finest peaks in the Alps.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
8.1 km away
Bishorn North-west Flank
A classic, easy alpine route which has some crevasse danger, particularly late in the summer.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 913 m
- Descent
- 911 m
8.8 km away
Matterhorn, 4478m. Hörnli Ridge.
The least difficult route up the most famous mountain in the Alps, if not the world.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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