Relatively easy but long Skitour for early season.
Ski Touring Difficult
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 4.2 km, the route covers 35 km, 2714 vertical metres of ascent and 2715 vertical metres of descent. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
Starting and ending in Zermatt, this long Skitour to Breithorn requires solid endurance and possibly glacier safety equipment. For early season days with little snow on most other glaciers, this can be a highly rewarding day.
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Close to help in case of emergency.
4.5 km away
A warm up day that can be lift assisted, travelling under the awe inspiring N face of the Matterhorn to the traditional Schonbiel Hut, well off the beaten track.
Difficult Ski Touring
7.7 km away
A major extreme line on one of the World's most famous mountains
Extreme Ski Touring
8.5 km away
Day 5: Traverse of Col Durand and descent to Zermatt.
Severe Ski Touring
8.5 km away
This is well known as one of the best high summits in the Alps to do as a ski mountaineering traverse, with significant exposure on the E ridge.
Difficult Ski Touring
8.6 km away
Day 5: A huge skin to a high col and optional climb up Europe's 2nd highest peak
Severe Ski Touring
8.7 km away
Day 1: Zermatt/Cervinia, Breithorn, Ayas Hut using the cable car to the Klein Matterhorn to start
Difficult Ski Touring
8.8 km away
Starting with an amazing backdrop of the Matterhorn in the morning light this unforgettable traverse takes you over a high pass into remote mountain wilderness to the N.
Difficult Ski Touring
8.8 km away
A huge climb to a 4000m peak then a 2500m descent!
Difficult Ski Touring
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