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Marinelli Couloir from Dufourspitze (4634m)

Saas Fee

The Mischabel Range

Massive day mission, starting from Zermatt to Saas Almagell. Did this mission with Sam Anthamatten & Jeremie Heitz, there is quite a lot of crevasse crossings, bergschrunds and lots of exposure! So you want to make sure you know what you are doing for this route, and be prepared for a long day... water, snacks and blister plasters!!

Ski Touring Extreme

Distance
26 km
Ascent
3.3 km
Descent
4.1 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.3 km
High Point
4.5 km
Gradient
39˚
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Marinelli Couloir from Dufourspitze (4634m) Map

Massive day mission, starting from Zermatt to Saas Almagell.
Did this mission with Sam Anthamatten, Jeremie Heitz and friends, there is quite a lot of crevasse crossings, bergschrunds and lots of exposure! So you want to make sure you know what you are doing for this route, and be prepared for a long day... water, snacks and blister plasters!!

Touring up to Dufourspitze
Touring up to Dufourspitze Photo: De le Rue
Xavier de Le Rue Touring up to the Dufourspitze
Xavier de Le Rue Touring up to the Dufourspitze Photo: de Le Rue
Xavier de Le Rue Touring up to the Dufourspitze
Xavier de Le Rue Touring up to the Dufourspitze Photo: de Le Rue
Marinelli
Marinelli Photo: de Le Rue
Crossing to the dam just before Saas-Almagell
Crossing to the dam just before Saas-Almagell Photo: de Le Rue
Marinelli
Marinelli Photo: de Le Rue
Xavier de Le Rue riding the Marinelli
Xavier de Le Rue riding the Marinelli Photo: de Le Rue
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Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.

Extreme Exposure (E4)

4 out of 4

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

Remoteness

4 out of 4

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.

Best time to visit

between March and April

Features

  • Face
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

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

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Distance
15 km
Ascent
1.3 km
Descent
2 km

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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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