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Haute Route Imperiale : Turtmanhutte to Tracuit

Straight line from Turtmanhutte hut to Tracuit hut

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
7.2 km
Ascent
1.4 km
Descent
248 m
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
2.5 km
High Point
3.6 km
Gradient
45˚
Haute Route Imperiale : Turtmanhutte to Tracuit Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between March and April. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 3.6 km, the route covers 7.2 km, 1366 vertical metres of ascent and 248 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 3. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.

Description

Plan

Difficulty

Difficult

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

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

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

Best time to visit

between March and April

Equipment required

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

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