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Galehorn

A quick but not trivial adventure along steep slopes to a panoramic summit

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
10 km
Ascent
1 km
Descent
1.1 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
30˚
Galehorn Map

The track starts from the Engiloch car park and climbs first along the sparse stretch of forest to the Ritzibach waterfall, which shall be kept on your right (orographic right) going up a steep slope that needs well-settled snow. It then proceeds along the plain of the Sirwoltu lakes reaching the last, very inclined, traverse from 2620 to 2700 m. From here it goes easily to the summit. The easiest and safest descent is the one that goes along the ascent track, but many couloirs can be used to return to the initial wooded stretch.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Features

  • Alpine
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons

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