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  • Monte Rosa Hut to Zermatt

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    near Blatten, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    7.78mi
    Elevation +
    184f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMonte Rosa Hut to Zermatt Photo ofMonte Rosa Hut to Zermatt Photo ofMonte Rosa Hut to Zermatt

    The standard way out from the new Monte Rosa Hut to Zermatt. Easy but there are crevasses to be avoided at the start. Lovely scenery! You can pick up a free ski bus into town from where the snow runs out.

  • Couloir Dent Jaune - Dents du Midi (Suisse)

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    near Val d'Illiez, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    jespin
    Distance
    7.39mi
    Elevation +
    5873f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofCouloir Dent Jaune - Dents du Midi (Suisse) Photo ofCouloir Dent Jaune - Dents du Midi (Suisse) Photo ofCouloir Dent Jaune - Dents du Midi (Suisse)

    18/2/2024 Sortim des de la Val d'Illiez aparcant a 1193m, just on la carretera acaba a l'hivern. Caminem durant una hora amb els esquís a la motxilla. Després del bosc (Soi d'en Bas, 1677m) ens posem esquís, pells i g...

  • Stockhorn-CimaDiJazzi

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    near Ried, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    10.41mi
    Elevation +
    1680f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofStockhorn-CimaDiJazzi Photo ofStockhorn-CimaDiJazzi Photo ofStockhorn-CimaDiJazzi

    A day tour out of the Zermatt ski area. A great tour with amazing views, made easy by using maximum uplift from the ski resort.

  • Britannia Hut to Monte Rosa Hut

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    near Zermeiggern, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    12.19mi
    Elevation +
    3885f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofBritannia Hut to Monte Rosa Hut Photo ofBritannia Hut to Monte Rosa Hut Photo ofBritannia Hut to Monte Rosa Hut

    Britannia Hut to the Monte Rosa Hut, crossing the Adler Pass. This is the standard ski route. We did not rope on the glaciers as we had good visibility where it mattered and there was a track in place. At the end we took...

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  • Patrouille des Glaciers

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    near Zermatt, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    sierfer
    Distance
    32.93mi
    Elevation +
    6152f
    TrailRank
    29

    The Patrouille des Glaciers (PDG) is one of the cult events in the ski mountaineering calendar. The course leads from Zermatt via Arolla to Verbier, and represents a sporting tour de force for participating teams. The co...

  • Ski Tour zur Bergstation Cry d'Erg

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    near Crans-Montana, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    Hiker Felix
    Distance
    8.91mi
    Elevation +
    2356f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofSki Tour zur Bergstation Cry d'Erg Photo ofSki Tour zur Bergstation Cry d'Erg Photo ofSki Tour zur Bergstation Cry d'Erg

    The uphill took more or less 2:30 hours. The rest of the time was break in the station, downhill and way to the apartment - forgot to stop the tracking ;-)

  • Britannia Hut - Rimpfisch shoulder - Flutch

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    near Zermeiggern, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    13.86mi
    Elevation +
    5899f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofBritannia Hut - Rimpfisch shoulder - Flutch Photo ofBritannia Hut - Rimpfisch shoulder - Flutch Photo ofBritannia Hut - Rimpfisch shoulder - Flutch

    A great loop from the Britannia Hut. None of it is very difficult but if you do this full loop, it is long. You can dump skis on the Rimpfisch shoulder and climb the peak, but that needs alpine skills.

  • Mont Durand from Schönbiel Hut

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    near Stafel, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    7.91mi
    Elevation +
    4183f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMont Durand from Schönbiel Hut Photo ofMont Durand from Schönbiel Hut Photo ofMont Durand from Schönbiel Hut

    Very nice loop from the hut up to Mont Durand with a pleasant ski down. We took the high line -this line is now NOT used by guides with clients, don't take it unless you are confident with scrambling across the ridge and...

  • Tour du Ciel circular Day 4 part 2 - up the Bishorn 4153m

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    near Zinal, Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.18mi
    Elevation +
    2841f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 4 part 2 - up the Bishorn 4153m Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 4 part 2 - up the Bishorn 4153m Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 4 part 2 - up the Bishorn 4153m

    Day 4 part 2 of a circular version of the Tour du Ciel, out of Zinal. In the Valais / Wallis, Switzerland. From the Tracuit Hut up to the summit of the Bishorn, the one four-thousander of the trip. The following day 2 S...

  • Schönbiel Hut tours

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    near Stafel, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    28.11mi
    Elevation +
    9613f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSchönbiel Hut tours Photo ofSchönbiel Hut tours Photo ofSchönbiel Hut tours

    A three day tour from Zermatt, with two nights at the Schönbiel Hut. The out track to Mont Durand needs stable snow and a group who are confident scramblers and skiers. The easier way is to skin up our down track. Doing ...

  • Tour du Ciel circular Day 3 - Grand Mountet to Cab Arpitetta

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    near Le Vichiesso, Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    6.61mi
    Elevation +
    3707f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 3 - Grand Mountet to Cab Arpitetta Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 3 - Grand Mountet to Cab Arpitetta Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 3 - Grand Mountet to Cab Arpitetta

    Day 3 of a circular version of the Tour du Ciel, out of Zinal. In the Valais / Wallis, Switzerland. From the Grand Mountet refuge, via the spectacular arete du blanc and Dome Blanc du Moming, across the Glacier Moming, ...

  • Tour du Ciel circular Day 2 - Grand Mountet to Mont Durand

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    near Le Vichiesso, Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    6.58mi
    Elevation +
    3510f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 2 - Grand Mountet to Mont Durand Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 2 - Grand Mountet to Mont Durand Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 2 - Grand Mountet to Mont Durand

    Day 2 of a circular version of the Tour du Ciel, out of Zinal. In the Valais / Wallis, Switzerland. A day trip from the Grand Mountet refuge to 3770m on Mont Durand (Arbenhorn). We had a lot of ice just under the snow, ...

  • Tour du Ciel circular Day 1 - Zinal to Grand Mountet Hut.

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    near Zinal, Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    6.46mi
    Elevation +
    4045f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 1 - Zinal to Grand Mountet Hut. Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 1 - Zinal to Grand Mountet Hut. Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 1 - Zinal to Grand Mountet Hut.

    Day 1 of a circular version of the Tour du Ciel, out of Zinal. In the Valais / Wallis, Switzerland. From the village of Zinal (Alberge Alpina) to the Grand Mountet refuge. A long easy day with great views. The hut is co...

  • Daubenhorn from the Lammerenhutte

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    near Gemmipass, Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.74mi
    Elevation +
    3002f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofDaubenhorn from the Lammerenhutte Photo ofDaubenhorn from the Lammerenhutte Photo ofDaubenhorn from the Lammerenhutte

    Ascent of the Daubenhorn 2941m and then on to the 2974m col before skiing the direct line down the NNW face. From the Lammerenhutte 2501m. Ascent and descent of 980m.

  • Tour du Ciel circular Day 6 ascent of the Barrhorn 3583m

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    near Gruben, Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    4.97mi
    Elevation +
    3547f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 6 ascent of the Barrhorn 3583m Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 6 ascent of the Barrhorn 3583m Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 6 ascent of the Barrhorn 3583m

    Day 6 of a circular version of the Tour du Ciel, out of Zinal. In the Valais / Wallis, Switzerland. A day trip from the Turtmann Hut up to the summit of the Barrhorn 3583m. This is a short day but features an airy skin ...

  • Ski-touring, Becca de Lovegno

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    near Saint-Martin, Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    mpoloton
    Distance
    4.03mi
    Elevation +
    3196f
    TrailRank
    24

    Ski-touring to Becca de Lovegno on 23rd January 2010, with mountain guide Jean-Jacques Pilloud http://www.pilloud-guide.ch/

  • Tour du Ciel circular Day 7 from Turtmann Hut to Pralong

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    near Gruben, Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    6.17mi
    Elevation +
    2736f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 7 from Turtmann Hut to Pralong Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 7 from Turtmann Hut to Pralong Photo ofTour du Ciel circular Day 7 from Turtmann Hut to Pralong

    Day 7 (and last) of a circular version of the Tour du Ciel, out of Zinal. In the Valais / Wallis, Switzerland. From the Turtmann Hut over the Col des Arpettes 3008m and down to Pralong. Down to about 2000m this track is...

  • Monte Leone from Simplon Pass

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    near Rothwald, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    LocaLoca
    Distance
    5.55mi
    Elevation +
    5344f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofMonte Leone from Simplon Pass Photo ofMonte Leone from Simplon Pass Photo ofMonte Leone from Simplon Pass

    If you decide to do it in one day the difference in elevation is up than 1500 mt. so suggested for well trained people only. It's not a difficult route. Just be careful to the the last ridge. This is suggested from Mar...

  • Ski-touring, Col du Bastillon

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    near Tunel Gd. St. Bernard (Switzerland)
    Author
    mpoloton
    Distance
    4.02mi
    Elevation +
    2300f
    TrailRank
    22| Rating 4.0

    Ski-touring to Col du Bastillon on 3rd January 2010, with mountain guide Jean-Jacques Pilloud http://www.pilloud-guide.ch/

    Trés beau parcours que je fais sans lassitude plusieures fois par saison dans un cadre rassurant par la douceur des cour...
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  • Ayer - Saint-Luc via tsahelett and tsa du tounot

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    near Ayer, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    WouterHaak
    Distance
    8.33mi
    Elevation +
    5161f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofAyer - Saint-Luc via tsahelett and tsa du tounot Photo ofAyer - Saint-Luc via tsahelett and tsa du tounot

    Ayer - Saint-Luc skitour for good tourskiers. Be careful: the part near chiesso is only possible in safe avalanche conditions (1 or 2) If conditions are adverse, then the normal route is advised. Having said that all tha...

  • Rothwald

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    near Rothwald, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    Carl Beach
    Distance
    5.57mi
    Elevation +
    2139f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofRothwald Photo ofRothwald

    Great route with a tough section in a gully. Be prepared to carry skis if snow is packed. We ate lunch and then headed up for some powder. Ended with a quick t-bar up and then all the way down.

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