3 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
Obergabelhorn - Arbengrat
Schönbielhütte - Rothornhütte
Alpine Climbing Severe
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
- Low Point
- 2.7 km
- High Point
- 4 km
- Gradient
- 30˚
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 July and September. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 4 km, the route covers 10 km, 1604 vertical metres of ascent and 1098 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe, crampons, quickdraws, glacier kit and wires and friends to complete it safely.
Description
Tourenbericht und Routeninfos: https://www.suedtirolalpin.com/post/obergabelhorn-arbengrat
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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
- Crampons
- Quickdraws
- Glacier kit
- Wires and Friends
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4.3 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
7.4 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
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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
7.8 km away
Haute Route Glacier Trek Day 7 - Cabane du Bertol to the Schönbiel Hut
A rugged day which takes you to within touching distance of Zermatt.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 718 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
7.8 km away
Tête Blanche NW Flank
A straightforward high altitude glacial journey, with incredible views
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Ascent
- 601 m
- Descent
- 608 m
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