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Spaghetti Tour Day 5

Macugnaga

Monte Rosa

Fifth day of Spaghetti Tour

Also in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy

Alpine Climbing Severe

Distance
7.6 km
Ascent
229 m
Descent
1.9 km
Low Point
2.9 km
High Point
4.5 km
Gradient
21˚
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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 June and September. From a low point of 2.9 km to the maximum altitude of 4.5 km, the route covers 7.6 km, 229 vertical metres of ascent and 1907 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.

Description

This day can only be done in extremely good conditions. The ridge between Zumsteinspitze (4573m) and Dufourspitze (4634m) and only be guided 1:1. Option is Nordend. Alternatives are descent to Monte Rosa Hut directly after Zumsteinspitze.

Difficulty

Severe

Steep, sustained and serious terrain on rock/ice. Routes will be long, exposed and possibly committing. D, D+

High Exposure

3 out of 4

Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between June and September

Equipment required

  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Glacier kit

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