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Mont Fort - Prafleuri Cabane - Col de Roux - Pralong

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Verbier

A lovely overnight tour from Mont Fort Verber

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
22 km
Ascent
1.7 km
Descent
3.4 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
3.3 km
Gradient
40˚
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Level: Intermediate (a guide is required if you are a beginner)

Description

The hut is very remote and offers a real feeling of being in the wilderness. This tour is a little harder as it is right up in the mountains and involves crossing high glaciers. The hut has an electricity metre which is rare and pleasant feature so remember to bring coins for that extra comfort!

What you will need: The hut is catered when it is manned (March/April) but is open and non-catered when unmanned. Sleeping bags required.

A guide is required if you are a beginner: https://guideverbier.com/

Cabane details: https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/cabane-de-prafleuri-2147000209/

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 February and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Ski Safari

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons

Similar routes nearby

4.1 km away

Vallon d'Arby - Les Plans

Vallon d'Arby - Les Plans

An alternative entrance to the Vallon d'Arby with some good skiing but requires some walking

Difficult Ski Touring

Distance
3.3 km
Ascent
41 m
Descent
880 m

4.7 km away

Prafleuri Hut to Dix Hut

Prafleuri Hut to Dix Hut

A long traverse along the side of Lac des Dix to the well positioned Dix Hut

Difficult Ski Touring

Distance
12 km
Ascent
830 m
Descent
569 m
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