Routes in Gletschhorn

Approach on steep snow (40°). Ice axe and crampons required.

A splendid rock ridge with good granite and bolted belays. Some of harder passages and difficult to protect have bolts. Trad gear needed. Descent: 1 rappel (single 50m ok) from summit then down-climb loose terrain to reach a buttress protruding from face in fall line. From here 2 more rappels down to snowfield.

(5c obl.)

(6a obl.)

First pitch can be climbed as "6b 2 p.a.".