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Day 1 of the Five 4,000-Meter Peaks Valais

Saas Fee

The Mischabel Range

Climb Allalinhorn (4,027 m)

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
12 km
Ascent
2.3 km
Descent
1.1 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
4 km
Gradient
48˚
Day 1 of the Five 4,000-Meter Peaks Valais Map

Day 1 of the 5 four thousand metre peaks in 5 days challenge program: after meet and greet in Saas-Fee, travel via Metro Alpin to the Mittelallalin station. Avalanche transceiver/safety instruction and ascent of Allalinhorn 4,027 m. After a rest at the summit, you can look forward to a fantastic descent to the Britannia Hut. (Distance: 2. 5 km; Duration: 2.5 hours; Ascent: 600 vertical meters).

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between January and May

Features

  • Face
  • Alpine
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Glacier kit

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