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Day 4: Dufourspitze 5 Day Ski Tour

Day 4 of the 5 day ski tour climbing the highest peaks in the Monte Rosa area.

Ski Touring Severe

Distance
9.9 km
Ascent
1.7 km
Descent
1.6 km
Duration
6-7 hrs
Low Point
2.9 km
High Point
4.6 km
Gradient
51˚
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Day 4: Dufourspitze 5 Day Ski Tour Map

Program: 'Today, our goal is the highest Swiss mountain, the Dufourspitze, 4,633 meters. Starting out early in the morning, you will climb over the Monte Rosa Glacier up to the start of the west ridge, where you will leave your skis. You will then continue from here to the summit. The run down is long, beautiful and unforgettable. (Distance: 6.5 km; Hiking time: 5 hours. Ascent: 1,750 vertical meters).' (https://www.mammutalpineschool.com/en/skihochtour-dufourspitze-4634-m/?cache-refresh=1)

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

Extreme Exposure (E4)

4 out of 4

In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.

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

  • Alpine
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

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

Similar routes nearby

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Liskamm West Summit (4479 m)

Liskamm West Summit (4479 m)

Venture up Switzerland’s famously treacherous Liskamm 4000er, affectionately nicknamed the “people eater”.

Severe Ski Touring

Distance
15 km
Ascent
1.3 km
Descent
2 km

8.9 km away

Berni Couloir

Berni Couloir

One of the most aesthetic couloirs on this side of the mountain

Severe Ski Touring

Distance
2.9 km
Ascent
55 m
Descent
880 m
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