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Lagginhorn Summit

Name: Lagginhorn Summit
Rating: 2

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Location: Saas Grund, Visp, Valais, Switzerland

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1. Weissmieshütte – Lagginhorn Summit loop from Hollerbiel

6.80km

06:55

1,180m

1,170m

Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Weissmieshütte – Lagginhorn Summit loop from Hollerbiel

6.80km

06:55

1,180m

1,170m

Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Lagginhorn Summit – Snowfield Crossing in Valais loop from Hollerbiel

7.11km

06:20

860m

870m

Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Ralf G Foto 📷🏔🏞🌄🌠🐐🦋🐛

March 27, 2024

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.

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Chris Riefenberg

August 15, 2023

Nicer tour over the south ridge

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cello_bello

December 22, 2024

very pretty here, pretty here

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Location: Saas Grund, Visp, Valais, Switzerland

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Lagginhorn Summit

1. Weissmieshütte – Lagginhorn Summit loop from Hollerbiel

2. Weissmieshütte – Lagginhorn Summit loop from Hollerbiel

3. Lagginhorn Summit – Snowfield Crossing in Valais loop from Hollerbiel

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