Matterhorn and Dent d'Herens as guardians of the place, one of the most sumptuous crossings of the alpine arc.
A crossing that slips between the Dent Blanche, the Weisshorn, the Obergabelhorn, the Val d'Anniviers reserve surprising possibilities for a ski touring of absolute level.
PROGRAM:
meeting point: Arolla.
01 Day
Meeting at Arolla and ascent to cabane Bertol 3311 mt.
02 Day
Tête Blanche and Schoenbiel Hütte
From the hut early in the morning we climb easily along the Mont Miné glacier up to the summit Tête Blanche 3710m.,
spectacular panoramic view of the Matterhorn, the Dent Blanche and the Dent d'Herens. From the summit a long and beautiful descent awaits us among the seracades of the Tiefmattengletscher
and under the imposing west face of the Matterhorn up to the Schoenbielhütte 2694m.
03 Day
Mont Durand and cabane du Mountet
Ascent to Col Durand 3451m.
and al Mont Durand 3712m.; the view onObergabelhorn, on the Dent Blanche
and on the other peaks of the region it is unique and spectacular.
From the beautiful and complex summit descent along the Durand glacier
up to 2600 meters; finally we go up along the moraine up to the Cabane du Mountet 2886m.
04Day
Shoulder of the Zinalrothorn
and descent to Zinalclimb to the shoulder of the
Zinal 4017m., crossing to
with the du Moming 3717m.
and incredible, steep descent between the seracades of the
Moming glacier
up to
cabins Arpitettaz 2786m.
and to Zinal 1675m. Return by public transport to Arolla.
Technical Level:
- Excellent skiers on all snows.
- Ski day at a good pace.
- Steep slopes.
- Excellent physical condition.
Specific material required for progression on glacial terrain:
(Harness-ax-crampons).
The price includes:
- Organization and accompaniment by a mountain guide
- Displacements by minibus, security material (Arva, shovel, probe).
The fee does not include:
- Drinks
- Mountain driving costs
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