Silvrettahorn from Silvretta hut SAC


Published by olethros , 17 August 2024, 14h08.

Region: World » Switzerland » Grisons » Prättigau
Date of the hike:14 August 2024
Mountaineering grading: PD
Climbing grading: II (UIAA Grading System)
Waypoints:
Geo-Tags: CH-GR   A 
Time: 8:00

We took the normal route from the SAC hut to the ridge (Egghornlücke). At a leisurely pace, an easy 90' to get to the glacier.

Glacier hike:  It took us 90' climb to the S flank of Silvretta. There was not much snow, apart from near the end, so the glacier walking was easy. The ice axe was not used.

S Flank (T4+) Getting to the flank was not obvious, both because the glacier was quite low, and because it looked quite steep from afar. Consequently, we climbed over some rocks to get to the flank. The flank was a bit wet and slippery, and quite steep. We roped up one of us on the way up.

Peak Ridge (I-II). This is mostly very easy climbing with just one part where you had to search a bit for footholds, and one more airy section.  The whole route is well-protected with bolts, but we only short-toped, running the rope through quickdraws or around horns.

On the descent, we short-roped all the way back to the glacier.

I am not sure about the rating, older guides mention it as L/I, but the latest one says it is WS/II. I would probably put at least part of the climb in grade II, which would then make the overall grade WS.

Hike partners: olethros


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