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Day 5: Dufourspitze 5 Day Ski Tour

The Mischabel Range

Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia

The final stage of the 5 day ski tour taking you up the highest peaks in Switzerland's Monte Rosa range.

Ski Touring Severe

Distance
25 km
Ascent
1.4 km
Descent
2.7 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
3.8 km
Gradient
22˚
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Day 5: Dufourspitze 5 Day Ski Tour Map

Program: 'From the Monte Rosa Hut, you will climb over the Gorner and Findelen glaciers to the Cima di Jazzi at 3,803 meters. Endless wide slopes will be the reward for your exertions. Ski down to Zermatt. (Distance: 9 km. Hiking time: 4.5 hours; Ascent: 1,100 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.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and May

Features

  • Alpine
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

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

Similar routes nearby

6.4 km away

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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