3.4 km away
Dix Hut to Vignettes Hut
One of the major days on the classic Haute Route traversing the Pigne d'Arolla
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 965 m
- Descent
- 667 m
Col de la Serpentine & Glacier de Tsijiore-Nouve
Fun downhill, access with not so much climbing.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 2 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 3.5 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
The highlight of this tour is the descent, which follows the skiers-left side of the Tsijiore-Nouve glacier. The route is obvious.
Description
Thanks to the lifts in Arolla, the not much climbing is needed. To pass the Col de la Serpentine, one must down-climb a ladder, which adds a nice bit of an adventure flare.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
Equipment required
- Skins
- Glacier kit
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Vignettes Hut - Zermatt
THE big day on the classic Haute Route all the way to Zermatt
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 28 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 2.8 km
4.9 km away
Vignettes Hut to Schönbiel Hut via Tête de Valpelline
The best day of the most famous ski tour in the world
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
7.4 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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