Dent Blanche

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Dent Blanche is mountain for the purist. The first day involves 1700m hike up to the hut, no cable cars. The hike starts from the small village Ferpècle at the end of the scenic Valley d’Hérens. Second day we rope up direct from the hut and climb 850m of steep rock, snow and mixed terrain byt the South ridge. Highlight moment is the sections with steep airy rock climbing high up on the mountain. Magic happens when sun rises and the first light hits the Matterhorn.

Program

Standard program for intermediate climbers consists three days of acclimatization and preparation training, then three days for summit climbing. However, for experienced climbers that can manage their own acclimatization and preparation we offer a three day program for the summit.

DAY 1
Preparing equipment and packing. Training day on Kleines Matterhorn, traverse of Breithorn or ascent of Castor and Pollux.

DAY 2–3
Summit days. The ascent starts with a 5 hour walk up to the Cabane de la Dent Blanche, 3507m. We eat breakfast early in the morning and we begin our climb with head torches towards the summit. The ascent by the South ridge takes about 4-5 hours. In the afternoon we are back in down in the valley.