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  • Arolla - Zermatt

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    near Arolla, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    carles.oro
    Distance
    19.29mi
    Elevation +
    6355f
    TrailRank
    72| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofArolla - Zermatt Photo ofArolla - Zermatt Photo ofArolla - Zermatt

    This Easter we decided to do the trip between Arolla and Zermatt. The first day we depart from Arolla and we overnight in the refuge Cabane de Bertol. This first part is not complicated, but the last part to arrive on th...

    Jo també volia venir :( Hem de fer tota la PdG algun dia :)
    marta.ferrer

  • Mont Rogneux

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    near Lourtier, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    carles.oro
    with marta.ferrer
    Distance
    11.79mi
    Elevation +
    5856f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMont Rogneux Photo ofMont Rogneux Photo ofMont Rogneux

    First 3000 of the season. This time we tried the direct ascent, from 1300 to 3084m. Hopefully the quality of the Snow was good and we can gain meters without problems. We start early in the morning and without in a hur...

    Va ser un dia esgotador però molt bonic :)
    marta.ferrer

  • Haute Route 2012 7/7 (Cab. Bertol - Zermatt)

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    near Arolla, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    Cara nord
    Distance
    14.78mi
    Elevation +
    1722f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHaute Route 2012 7/7 (Cab. Bertol - Zermatt) Photo ofHaute Route 2012 7/7 (Cab. Bertol - Zermatt) Photo ofHaute Route 2012 7/7 (Cab. Bertol - Zermatt)

    (Keep in mind that the path marked by the GPS is now an indication. You must adapt your own path to the snow, glacier and weather conditions, or any other factors which may affect the safety of the route.)

    Juntament amb l'etapa Vignettes - Bertol, les més boniques de tota la travessa
    josepmaria.cucurull

  • Ski touring Valais: Rosablanche 3336 m from Siviez

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    near Siviez, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    wysiwyg
    Distance
    15.36mi
    Elevation +
    5374f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofSki touring Valais: Rosablanche 3336 m from Siviez Photo ofSki touring Valais: Rosablanche 3336 m from Siviez Photo ofSki touring Valais: Rosablanche 3336 m from Siviez

    Long, beuatiful and safe tour in genuine alpine atmosphere. Usually no rope, crampons nor ice axe needed. Little crowdy due to the proximity of Verbier/Mont Fort lifts. But if you are soloing (like me), you may appreciat...

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  • Bel Oiseau from Finhaut

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    near Finhaut, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    8.54mi
    Elevation +
    4226f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofBel Oiseau from Finhaut Photo ofBel Oiseau from Finhaut Photo ofBel Oiseau from Finhaut

    Lovely tour, starting from the parking above Finhaut. Climbing up the SE face (which makes a very nice open ski descent) to the Col du Bel Oiseau. Then you traverse round on the west face to the Bel Oiseau peak - stunnin...

  • Haute Route 2012 3/7 (Verbier - Cab. Prafleuri)

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    near La Perreyre, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    Cara nord
    Distance
    6.41mi
    Elevation +
    1942f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofHaute Route 2012 3/7 (Verbier - Cab. Prafleuri) Photo ofHaute Route 2012 3/7 (Verbier - Cab. Prafleuri) Photo ofHaute Route 2012 3/7 (Verbier - Cab. Prafleuri)

    Departure from Champex. Take a transfer from Champex to Le Châble which is the base of Verbier Ski Resort. Buy the tickets and take the lifts up to Col des Gentianes. From there, choose the best way to reach the Col d...

  • Monte Rosa Hut to Dufourspitze ski dump

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    near Blatten, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    8.36mi
    Elevation +
    5266f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofMonte Rosa Hut to Dufourspitze ski dump Photo ofMonte Rosa Hut to Dufourspitze ski dump Photo ofMonte Rosa Hut to Dufourspitze ski dump

    A superb ski peak with a steady direct climb and an amazing ski down, but requires good navigation through some huge crevasses, best done roped up. This track goes from the new Monte Rosa hut up to the point where you du...

  • Pointe des Grands (depuis Le Peuty)

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    near Trient, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    JFHP
    Distance
    10.80mi
    Elevation +
    6161f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofPointe des Grands (depuis Le Peuty) Photo ofPointe des Grands (depuis Le Peuty) Photo ofPointe des Grands (depuis Le Peuty)

    At the Bouvette du Glacier de Trient, cross the river through the bridge, and follow the winter path. Don't continue through the forest.

  • Zermatt to Täsch Hut

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    near Ried, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    9.14mi
    Elevation +
    3625f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofZermatt to Täsch Hut Photo ofZermatt to Täsch Hut Photo ofZermatt to Täsch Hut

    A nice ski line giving access to the Täsch Hut - the hut is well worth staying at, it's been recently extended and has wonderful views. You can also turn this into a day tour from Zermatt by simply skiing on down the val...

  • Dent de Fenestral loop

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    near Finhaut, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    8.51mi
    Elevation +
    3865f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofDent de Fenestral loop Photo ofDent de Fenestral loop Photo ofDent de Fenestral loop

    Beautiful and interesting loop. Parking above Finhaut, skinning up the valley above La Lechere and then skinning up the south-west slope to the Col de Fenestral. (This also makes a nice descent.) The ski down the south-f...

  • Britannia Hut - Stralhorn - Zermatt

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    near Zermeiggern, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    16.17mi
    Elevation +
    4639f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofBritannia Hut - Stralhorn - Zermatt Photo ofBritannia Hut - Stralhorn - Zermatt Photo ofBritannia Hut - Stralhorn - Zermatt

    This is a long day but only has one tricky passage. The normal route from the Britannia Hut to the summit of the Stralhorn 4190m. Then back to the Alder pass 3789m. You need to take care skiing down the ridgeline. In cer...

  • Ski touring Grimentz - Lac de Moiry

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    near Grimentz, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    wysiwyg
    Distance
    8.86mi
    Elevation +
    2372f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofSki touring Grimentz - Lac de Moiry Photo ofSki touring Grimentz - Lac de Moiry Photo ofSki touring Grimentz - Lac de Moiry

    Too mu chpowder, tunnels jammed with snow and changing weather prevented us to overcome the dam wall and reach the glacier area above it

  • Haute Route 2012 4/7 (Cab. Prafleuri - Cab. Dix)

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    near La Barma, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    Cara nord
    Distance
    7.22mi
    Elevation +
    2201f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofHaute Route 2012 4/7 (Cab. Prafleuri - Cab. Dix) Photo ofHaute Route 2012 4/7 (Cab. Prafleuri - Cab. Dix) Photo ofHaute Route 2012 4/7 (Cab. Prafleuri - Cab. Dix)

    (Keep in mind that the path marked by the GPS is now an indication. You must adapt your own path to the snow, glacier and weather conditions, or any other factors which may affect the safety of the route.)

  • Alphubel 4206m

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    near Saas-Fee, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    6.95mi
    Elevation +
    2470f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofAlphubel 4206m Photo ofAlphubel 4206m Photo ofAlphubel 4206m

    An ascent of the Alphubel 4206m from the Längfluh berghaus in the Saas-Fee ski area. Ascent mostly on skis but with a few 100 vertical metres of 50 degree climbing with crampons, descent from summit all on skis. Magnific...

  • Täsch Hut to SaasFee ski area via Feechopf

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    near Täsch, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.31mi
    Elevation +
    3999f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofTäsch Hut to SaasFee ski area via Feechopf Photo ofTäsch Hut to SaasFee ski area via Feechopf Photo ofTäsch Hut to SaasFee ski area via Feechopf

    Enjoyable tour with good views. You need to keep an eye out for crevasses on the descent. You could combine this with an ascent of the Alphubel although it would be a big day. Getting from the Feechopf to the Allaninhorn...

  • Stockhorn to Monte Rosa Hut via Italian border

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    near Ried, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    8.75mi
    Elevation +
    1906f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofStockhorn to Monte Rosa Hut via Italian border Photo ofStockhorn to Monte Rosa Hut via Italian border Photo ofStockhorn to Monte Rosa Hut via Italian border

    Not a very difficult day but long, and the traverse around to the Monte Rosa is not obvious (if you don't have tracks to follow) and takes time, you need to skin the last sections. Use one-way uplift to get to the Stock...

  • Unterrothorn to Fluehorn to Täsch

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    near Ried, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    8.74mi
    Elevation +
    1558f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofUnterrothorn to Fluehorn to Täsch Photo ofUnterrothorn to Fluehorn to Täsch Photo ofUnterrothorn to Fluehorn to Täsch

    Very nice day tour out of the Zermatt ski resort, ending in the village of Täsch (you can get back to Zermatt by train). Can also be used as a way to access the Täsch Hut. However, the descent from the Fluehorn down to t...

  • Ski touring Valais: Mont Rogneux

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    near Lourtier, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    wysiwyg
    Distance
    13.09mi
    Elevation +
    6407f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSki touring Valais: Mont Rogneux Photo ofSki touring Valais: Mont Rogneux Photo ofSki touring Valais: Mont Rogneux

    Classic Valais ski tour in the Verbier area - on the opposite side of the valley. Usually people stop at Cabane Brunet, but we chose the fastest route possible. The summit itself is quite drab, but views to nearby icy Pe...

  • Haute Route 2012 6/7 (Cab. de Vignettes - Cab. Bertol)

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    near Arolla, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    Cara nord
    Distance
    9.25mi
    Elevation +
    3573f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofHaute Route 2012 6/7 (Cab. de Vignettes - Cab. Bertol) Photo ofHaute Route 2012 6/7 (Cab. de Vignettes - Cab. Bertol) Photo ofHaute Route 2012 6/7 (Cab. de Vignettes - Cab. Bertol)

    (Keep in mind that the path marked by the GPS is now an indication. You must adapt your own path to the snow, glacier and weather conditions, or any other factors which may affect the safety of the route.)

  • Haute Route 2012 5/7 (Cab. de Dix - Cab. de Vignettes)

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    near Arolla, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
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    Cara nord
    Distance
    5.32mi
    Elevation +
    4380f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofHaute Route 2012 5/7 (Cab. de Dix - Cab. de Vignettes) Photo ofHaute Route 2012 5/7 (Cab. de Dix - Cab. de Vignettes) Photo ofHaute Route 2012 5/7 (Cab. de Dix - Cab. de Vignettes)

    (Keep in mind that the path marked by the GPS is now an indication. You must adapt your own path to the snow, glacier and weather conditions, or any other factors which may affect the safety of the route.)

  • Ski touring Morgins - Bec du Corbeau

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    near Morgins, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    wysiwyg
    Distance
    4.28mi
    Elevation +
    2070f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSki touring Morgins - Bec du Corbeau Photo ofSki touring Morgins - Bec du Corbeau Photo ofSki touring Morgins - Bec du Corbeau

    Nice short tour from Morgins ski resort (parto of Portes du Soleil) to the south-facing slopes of the hills above the Leman lake. Temp was high, but we found fine powder on the other side of the hill.

  • Croix de Prélayes

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    near Trient, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    4.19mi
    Elevation +
    1660f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofCroix de Prélayes Photo ofCroix de Prélayes Photo ofCroix de Prélayes

    From the Col de la Forclaz car park, taking a direct line up the NW face - steep scramble at the top (W ridge is an easier alternative), and skiing straight down the NE face. Then run the summer path back to the car.

  • The upper Vieux Emosson valley

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    near Finhaut, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    12.48mi
    Elevation +
    3930f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofThe upper Vieux Emosson valley Photo ofThe upper Vieux Emosson valley Photo ofThe upper Vieux Emosson valley

    Best done once the road to the dam wall is open. Otherwise it's a long walk! It's a long gentle tour - I don't think we did a single kick-turn. And the terrain is fun to ski back down. We were eventually stopped by very ...

  • Ski touring Saas Fee - Feejoch saddle (Allalihorn)

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    near Zermeiggern, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    wysiwyg
    Distance
    11.91mi
    Elevation +
    2520f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSki touring Saas Fee - Feejoch saddle (Allalihorn) Photo ofSki touring Saas Fee - Feejoch saddle (Allalihorn) Photo ofSki touring Saas Fee - Feejoch saddle (Allalihorn)

    We turned back at the saddle just 200 m under the 4027 m Allalihorn due to several reasons. Quite adventorous tour - lots of presh snow, no tracks to follow, unstable weather. But the powder on the glacier was unspeakabl...

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