Alpine climbing routes in Valais
Switzerland
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The 10 most beautiful alpine climbing routes in Valais
Alpine Climbing
· Pays du St-Bernard
Aiguille de la Varappe 3517 m, " Eola danza per noi "
recommended route
Difficulty
VII-, 6a+
difficult
1.9 km
10:00 h
700 m
700 m
An alpine climbing tour of superlatives, probably in the best sun-drenched granite in the Alps, possibly even worldwide (open to discussion).
Alpine Climbing
· Pays du St-Bernard
Aiguille de la Varappe 3517m, " Les Strapontins du Paradis "
recommended route
Difficulty
VI, 5c
difficult
1.6 km
10:00 h
700 m
700 m
An alpine climbing tour of superlatives, probably in the best sun-drenched granite in the Alps, possibly even worldwide (open to discussion).
Alpine Climbing
· Pays du St-Bernard
Aiguille Sans Nom, Promontoire, " Dorées les Ballades "
recommended route
Difficulty
VII-, 6a+
difficult
1.1 km
6:00 h
450 m
450 m
An alpine climbing tour of superlatives, probably in the best sun-drenched granite in the Alps, possibly even worldwide (open to discussion).
Alpine Climbing
· Pays du St-Bernard
Aiguille Sans Nom, Promontoire, " Tajabone "
recommended route
Difficulty
VI+, 6a
difficult
1.2 km
5:00 h
450 m
450 m
An alpine climbing tour of superlatives, probably in the best sun-drenched granite in the Alps, possibly even worldwide (open to discussion).
Alpine Climbing
· Blatten-Belalp
Upper Torberg 3324m
recommended route
Difficulty
VI, 5c
moderate
5.3 km
12:00 h
1,100 m
1,100 m
The Oberer Torberg offers rewarding climbing on its east spur in the best rock, granite like in Chamonix. The complicated approach gives the tour a high alpine, serious character.
Alpine Climbing
· Blatten-Belalp
Fusshorn XI 3155m West ridge
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.5 km
5:00 h
1,070 m
1,070 m
Fusshorn number XI, also known as Thumb, is a beautifully shaped granite tower, the ascent of which involves some serious adventure.
Alpine Climbing
· Mont Blanc massif
Cacao Girls (Paroi de Barberine, Barberine)
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Difficulty
VI+, 5c+
moderate
1.7 km
5:30 h
400 m
400 m
Diverse, beautiful climbing in best gneiss with perfect protection
Alpine Climbing
· Saas-Fee/Saastal
Jegihorn south edge
recommended route
Difficulty
V+, 5a+
moderate
5.1 km
5:30 h
806 m
810 m
In addition to the "Alpendurst" route, the south edge is another very well-secured and popular plaisir multi-pitch climbing route on the Jegihorn near Saas Grund.
Alpine Climbing
· Saas-Fee/Saastal
Jegihorn, "Alpendurst" route
recommended route
Difficulty
V-, 4c
moderate
4.7 km
5:15 h
810 m
805 m
There are several plaisir climbing routes on the Jegihorn. The "Alpendurst" route is the most homogenous, most beautiful and most popular, and is also perfectly secured.
The descent via the hiking trail is unproblematic, making it a relaxed day tour from Kreuzboden.
Alpine Climbing
· Urner Alps
Galenstock - Galengrat intersection (6a)
recommended route
Difficulty
VI+, 6a
moderate
7.5 km
7:00 h
809 m
809 m
The Galengrat via ferrata is a favourite classic in the Furka Pass area. Beautiful climbing and a great view of the amphitheatre around the Sidelengletscher glacier are guaranteed.
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