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Monta Rosa Circuit

Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia

Touring circuit of the valleys around the Monta Rosa

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
80 km
Ascent
10 km
Descent
10 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.3 km
High Point
3.8 km
Gradient
30˚
Monta Rosa Circuit Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between March and April. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.8 km, the route covers 80 km, 10365 vertical metres of ascent and 9995 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.

Description

Skiing in resort, well troden power through to exposed cols. Includes summiting the Schwarzberghorn.

Difficulty

Difficult

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

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

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

Features

  • Alpine
  • Couloir
  • Ski Safari
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

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

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