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

The Mischabel Range

Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia

Climb Mount Breithorn 4,164 m.

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
23 km
Ascent
3.5 km
Descent
2.2 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
4.1 km
Gradient
40˚
Day 4 of the Five 4,000-Meter Peaks Valais Map

Program: Travel by gondola to the Klein Matterhorn 3,883 m. Via the Breithorn Plateau, you'll climb the mountain of the same name, the Breithorn 4,164 m. The descent via Schwarztor to the Grenz Glacier is a further highlight of this week. A last ascent will lead you to the beautiful Monte Rosa Hut. (Distance: 6. 5 km; Duration: 3 hours; Ascent: 900 vertical meters).

Difficulty

Difficult

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

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

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

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