1.4 km away
La Châble - Mont Fort Hut
A short section linking the Verbier Lifts to the well situated Mont Fort Hut
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 61 m
- Descent
- 335 m
Champs Ferret - Rock Garden Access
Verbier
This is the access to the col and classic Rock Garden line. Skins are very useful.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 201 m
- Ascent
- 74 m
- Descent
- 0 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.6 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 29˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 2.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 201 m, 74 vertical metres of ascent and 0 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
This is the access to the col and classic Rock Garden line. Skins are very useful. It's not really skied - only an uphill access.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
3 km away
Mont Fort Hut to Prafleuri Hut (via Rosablanche)
One of the big days on the Haute Route taking in the summit of the Rosablanche
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 942 m
8.8 km away
Prafleuri Hut to Dix Hut
A long traverse along the side of Lac des Dix to the well positioned Dix Hut
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 830 m
- Descent
- 569 m
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Ski Touring
The Legendary Chamonix - Zermatt Haute Route Ski Tour
2 routes · Ski Touring
Discover Verbier - Switzerland’s Legendary Ski Mountain
7 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Learn the Ropes on Verbier's Easier Freeride Lines
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