WebThanks to a network of full-service high alpine huts and the moderately technical character of the summits, this traverse provides an opportunity to tackle up to ten 4,000 m peaks in only five days – assuming a good level of fitness, previous experience with crampons & ice axe, good acclimatization, and good weather and conditions. WebBreithorn ridge is some fun stuff. Looks like you’re going from Brightorn towards Castor & Pollux, no? (Switzerland has the sheer drop and Italy is the snow slope) thereiks23 • 7 mo. ago The snow or actually this year more ice slope goes to zermatt, Italy is also to the right.
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WebInstead, build up to it by tackling easier 4000-metre peaks in Zermatt such as Castor, Pollux and the Breithorn half-traverse. 3. Climbing the Hörnli Ridge. The climb starts from the Hörnli Hut (3260 m), which is accessed by way of 2 … WebDec 28, 2024 · Breithorn Half Traverse-4165 m 1,728 views Dec 28, 2024 20 Dislike Share Save Peter Caelen 145 subscribers Ascent of the Breithorn central summit (4159 m) and main summit (4165 … everything westward ho
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WebTraining for the Matterhorn via a day climb of the Breithorn Half Traverse, a knife-edge technical, mixed ridge traverse or alpine rock climbing on the Riffelhorn, a traditional Matterhorn training ground. Overnight in Zermatt. Day 9: After a free morning, we travel to the Hornli Hut in the afternoon, an easy hike with great view of the Matterhorn. WebFrom here we cross the Breithorn Plateau, traverse the south, Italian, side of the Breithorn to the foot of the South Ridge of Pollux. The climb starts on easy rock which gets progressively steeper as we ascend. ... or return to Zermatt via the Breithorn Half Traverse, also described in our web site. WebManaging the crux over the committing ridge, we climb over the most sustained part of the rouge-red rock route known as the Half Traverse of the Breithorn. The day has been eventful – due to poor snow, we’d bypassed some of the ridge’s earlier difficulties by starting up a horrendously soft, goat-cheese-like slope that seemed to be a boot ... everything we should know about bridges