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Breitboden 96

The Mischabel Range

Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia

A great little tree run, especially when there's plenty of fresh powder

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
889 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
391 m
Low Point
2 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
37˚
Breitboden 96 Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 889 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 391 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3.

Description

Exiting the Breitboden chair lift drop directly down into the trees. Be careful with your route choice as if you stay to the right then you hit the Berter black run earlier. If you stay left and it can get quite steep and tight in places.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

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

Features

  • Trees

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