Difficulty:T4 Alpine hiking trail

There may be easy climbing sections (I UIAA), steep grassy slopes, scree, easy snowfields and glacier passages. Often pathless terrain with exposed sections and the risk of falling.

Typical terrain and possible difficulties: Traces of the path visible, often pathless. Harsh, steep terrain. Occasional easy climbing sections (I UIAA). Boulder fields. Steep grassy slopes and scree/tallus. Easy snow fields. Glacier passages, mostly marked. Exposed sections with danger of falling.

Requirements: Experience in exposed terrain. Good surefootedness. Good orientation skills. Alpine experience, elementary terrain assessment. Basic knowledge of how to use alpine equipment (rope, crampons, ice axe, …). Retreat can be difficult in the event of bad weather.