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Mittelritze

The Mischabel Range

Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia

A long variation to the Mittelritze 30 that is fun and flowy.

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
1.5 km
Ascent
0 m
Descent
603 m
Low Point
2.3 km
High Point
2.9 km
Gradient
29˚
Mittelritze Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 2.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 1.5 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 603 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3.

Description

Start on the Mittelritze piste line and as soon as the terrain allows head left and take the wide gully on the L until you reach the Kelle 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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

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