Chamois' glacier cave

Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia

Amazing ice cave in the Matterhorn glacier (route was drawn viceversa)

Ski Touring Easy

Distance: 1.4 km
Ascent: 80 m
Descent: 51 m
Duration: 0-1 hrs

Low Point: 2.7 km
High Point: 2.8 km
Gradient: 21˚

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 1.4 km, 80 vertical metres of ascent and 51 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.1 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.

The Fibonacci's Photo: Jonathan Trapella

Description

Ice cave with 2 entrances/exits in the world's most famous mountain's glacier

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

Low Exposure (E1)

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

Features

Equipment required

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Ascent: 1.1 km
Descent: 1.1 km

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Ascent: 568 m
Descent: 100 m

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