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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful alpine climbing routes in the Pennine Alps
Alpine Climbing
· Zermatt - Matterhorn
Riffelhorn
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Difficulty
III-
easy
2.6 km
2:30 h
300 m
300 m
Short scramble route in view of the Matterhorn.
Alpine Climbing
· Pennine Alps
Pain de Sucre (2,796 m) NE wall "La banda degli onesti" VII– (eKN VII)
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Difficulty
VII-6a+
difficult
1.4 km
6:00 h
162 m
162 m
The route impresses with fantastic climbing on compact rock.
Alpine Climbing
· Pennine Alps
Petit Cervin de St. Bernard (2,538 m) SW Edge »Charlie« VI+ (eKN VI)
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Difficulty
VI+6a
moderate
0.4 km
2:40 h
97 m
97 m
The "little Matterhorn" is worth a "climb" for everyone!
Alpine Climbing
· Pennine Alps
Pilastro Lomasti (approx. 1000 m) W-wall »La Rossa e il Vampirla« VII+ (eKN VII+)
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Difficulty
VII+6c
difficult
5.5 km
5:30 h
409 m
409 m
Five world-class pitches where not a meter is wasted.
Alpine Climbing
· Mont Blanc Massif
Contrafforti Aig. Évèque (approx. 2,000 m) SE wall »Impressioni di Settembre« VI+ (eKN VI)
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Difficulty
VI+6a
moderate
2.3 km
3:40 h
202 m
202 m
A very pretty, entertaining plaisir climb.
Alpine Climbing
· Mont Blanc Massif
Contrafforti Aig. Évèque (approx. 2,000 m) SE wall »Baba Jaga« VI+ (eKN VI)
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Difficulty
VI+6a
moderate
1.9 km
4:30 h
180 m
180 m
Pretty beginner route with beautiful climbing sections for the start and end of the season.
Alpine Climbing
· Mont Blanc and La Thuile
Contrafforti Aig. Évèque – Pilasto Salluard (approx. 2,000 m) SE face »Il Gatto e la Volpe« VII (eKN VII–)
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Difficulty
VII6b
difficult
1.8 km
5:30 h
192 m
192 m
These and the neighboring routes are all excellent early and late summer destinations, with excellent protection and a very short approach.
Alpine Climbing
· Saas-Fee/Saastal
Jegihorn south ridge
recommended route
Difficulty
V+5a+
moderate
5.1 km
5:30 h
806 m
810 m
Besides the "Alpendurst" route, the south ridge is another very well-protected and popular multi-pitch moderate climbing route up Jegihorn near Saas Grund.
Alpine Climbing
· Saas-Fee/Saastal
Jegihorn, route "Alpendurst"
recommended route
Difficulty
V-4c
moderate
4.7 km
5:15 h
810 m
806 m
There are several Plaisir climbing routes at Jegihorn. The "Alpendurst" route is the most homogeneous, the most beautiful and the most popular, as well as perfectly protected.
The descent via the hiking path is uncomplicated, making for a relaxed day tour starting from Kreuzboden overall.
Alpine Climbing
· Saas-Fee/Saastal
Alpendurst (4c/5-) 14 SL
Difficulty
V-4c
moderate
7.4 km
7:00 h
804 m
831 m
A perfectly secured alpine climbing route—great for acclimatizing or just enjoying a beautiful day.

