Distance

12.6 km to summit

16.7 km total

Elevation

2,550 m start

4,169 m max

Vertical

1,768 m gain

Time

20 hr 22 min to summit

13 hr 19 min total

Our first step towards the full traverse of the Monte Rosa massif, climbing as many peaks as possible with our 20kg backpacks...

Route name

Breithorn (Mittelgipfel) 16.7 km route

point-to-point/traverse
Obstacles

crevasse danger

Key gear

ice axe, crampons, helmet, rope/harness, mountaineering boots, GPS device

Other peaks climbed on this trip