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Marmotte 17

The Mischabel Range

Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia

A short traverse through rolling terrain which leads to great skiing on a long and sustained slope.

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
2.6 km
Ascent
1 m
Descent
908 m
Low Point
2.1 km
High Point
3 km
Gradient
36˚
Marmotte 17 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 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 3 km, the route covers 2.6 km, 1 vertical metres of ascent and 908 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3.

Description

From the Rothorn lift traverse along the right side of the ridge, skiing in the bowls. Gently keep left and head over the ridge before skiing the logical line until you rejoin the Tuffterkumme piste.

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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