Fantastic crossing in an incredible environment.
The crossing starts from the Quintino Sella al Felik refuge heading from west to east. This direction is described as more beautiful and better.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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A helmet is useful for the ascent to the western Liskamm summit.Tips and suggestions
The conditions are crucial for the route. In bad conditions, it can take much longer!Roadbook
The route starts at the Quintino Sella hut around 5:00. First, the ascent to Felikhorn must be managed. After about 1:30 (500 m elevation gain), the approach is completed. Now head towards the western Liskamm summit, initially lightly to the ice slope. This is either entirely on ice or in the last third via the rock rib to the summit ridge. Then simply over the ridge to the western summit (4479 m). 2 hours, 400 m. From the western summit, follow the narrow ridge to the eastern summit (4527 m). Part of the ridge is rocky and requires climbing down a section (3-). A fixed rope helps to overcome the 3 m. The snow ridge is not difficult but requires full concentration due to the narrow course. 1 1/2 hours, 110 m.
From the eastern summit, follow the very narrow ridge further to the Lisjoch. At times it goes steeply downhill. From here it gets busier and you simply follow the tracks to Cap. Gnifetti or Ref. di Montova in a southern direction. 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 hours, 900 - 1100 m descent.
Schwarzhorn
Balmenhorn
Vincent-Pyramide
Liskamm Westgipfel
Rifugio Quintino Sella al Felik
Rifugio Città di Mantova
Rifugio Gnifetti
Rifugio Quintino Sella
Directions
Over the St. Bernado (tunnel approx. 27 €) into the Aosta Valley.Parking
Parking at the cable car in Frachey is free!Coordinates
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Equipment
Usual complete high alpine equipment.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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