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Mini Backside Mont Fort Tour

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Verbier

Little backside of Mont Fort Tour - first day back on snow post surgery - to get a little bit of mountain air, couldn't resist a little line though.

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
11 km
Ascent
546 m
Descent
1.9 km
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
1.9 km
High Point
3.3 km
Gradient
43˚
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Mini Backside Mont Fort Tour Map

Little tour off the backside of Mont Four heading up towards the Rosa Blanche there is a face with a few nice lines on it, which I couldn't resist. Lot of traversing for not much descent, but a nice day out if the sun is shining! Still have to be aware of the risks, as you are in a remote area and it is a long way back to resort!

Xavier De Le Rue
Xavier De Le Rue Photo: Xavier De Le Rue

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Ski Safari

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons

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Difficult Ski Touring

Distance
3.3 km
Ascent
41 m
Descent
880 m

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Prafleuri Hut to Dix Hut

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Difficult Ski Touring

Distance
12 km
Ascent
830 m
Descent
569 m
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