Best time: March - April
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Technically easy. Minimal gradient. Prior knowledge in deep snow required.
Good average athletic fitness
1st Day
Ascent | 850m in 4h |
Descent | 1200m overnight stay at Britannia hut |
2nd Day
Ascent | 850m in 3.5h |
Descent | 2150m to Saas-Almagell |
Group Tour
When | on request |
Price | CHF 560.- per person (3 - 4 pers.) |
Private Tour
When | on request |
Price | CHF 1540.- per tour (1 - 2 pers.) |
Hut fees are not included.
Equipment required:
Avalanche rescue set (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe)
Climbing harness
Touring skis with touring bindings, skins, ski crampons
Splitboard if snowboarding
Crampons for ski boots
Rental equipment:
Item | Price (CHF) |
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Climbing Harness | 10.- |
Transceiver | 10.- |
Avalanche Shovel | 5.- |
Avalanche Probe | 5.- |
ABS Backpack | 10.- |
Touring Skis, Skins, Ski Crampons | 60.- |
Touring Ski Boots | 20.- |
Crampons | 10.- |