Mountaineering Highlight
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Routes leading to this Highlight may be highly dangerous
Routes comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
The Lagginhorn is considered the "third easiest", but above the ridge it is the only 4,000-meter peak in the Alps that can be climbed without a glacier.
The "normal route" is now considered to be the entire ridge instead of the glacier, of which only a rubble-covered field remains.
Just before the summit, the path markings have now been placed slightly to the right under the summit instead of (still marked on Komoot) over a snow field where a whole family tragically fell a few years ago - which shows that even a mountain that is comparatively easy to climb is taken seriously should take.
The path is steep, but if routed correctly, it does not go beyond climbing 1 - although the "key point" is probably the slab, which can become a problem when it is wet.
Of course, you should also take the weather into account due to the altitude. Even in midsummer, freedom from snow is not a given. My tour in October was more of a stroke of luck - you have to be able to turn back.
Space is limited at the summit; for a suitable bivouac site you should plan at least 900 m of descent in daylight.
Further information on request.
March 27, 2024
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