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Rimpfischhorn: 4,000-meter high mountain route with ridge climbing

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The ascent from the Britannia hut near Saas-Fee to the Rimpfischhorn leads over extensive glaciers and culminates in a fantastic ridge climb. Ideal as a ski route in spring!

difficult

Distance 17.4 km

7:22 h

1,460 m

1,471 m

4,193 m

2,917 m

A detailed description of the route can be found here: https://berghasen.com/2019/05/30/rimpfischhorn-hochtour-britanniahuette-wallis

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Difficulty

PD+III-40° difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

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4,193 m

Lowest point

2,917 m

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sporadic bolts, trad gear

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1895

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Extensive crevasse zones

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Via Ferrata Britannia
Rimpfischhorn
Klein Allalin
Klein Allalin
Britannia hut SAC
Aufstieg zum Allalinpass
Britanniahütte SAC/CAS

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

By train and bus to Saas-Fee. From Saas-Fee via the ski area or by cable car to the Britannia hut.

Parking

Parking garage at the entrance to Saas-Fee

Coordinates

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2'638'411E 1'101'068N

46.060048, 7.934982

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46°03'36.2"N 7°56'05.9"E

UTM

32T 417622 5101270

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Equipment

Glacier equipment, helmet, slings, some carabiners and quickdraws

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Difficulty

PD+III-40° difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

17.4 km

Duration

7:22 h

Ascent

1,460 m

Descent

1,471 m

Highest point

4,193 m

Lowest point

2,917 m

Public-transport-friendly Summit route

Weather at the starting point

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