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Triefbach 59

Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia

A short fun line taking a gully through playful terrain.

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
1.2 km
Ascent
0 m
Descent
470 m
Low Point
2 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
36˚
Triefbach 59 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 1.2 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 470 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3.

Description

From the Weisse Perle piste take a right and traverse around to the right before committing to the wide gully that takes you back to the Weisse Perle piste and eventually Furi.

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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