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Approach for the Gentianes via ferrata. Pointe de Cion 3040 m
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- Difficulty
- T3
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- Ascent
- 0:20 h, 100 m
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- Descent
- 0:40 h, 100 m
A short approach (but still an alpine one) to the Gentianes "Edelweiss" and "Androsace" via ferrata. The Col des Gentianes top station can be reached in July and August by cable car from Verbier via La Chaux or from Siviez / Nendaz via Tortin.
Route description
Approach from Col des Gentianes
From the cable car station head north beneath the ski lift. After a short distance, turn northwest and follow the path marked in light blue to the saddle immediately north of P. 2961 and the start of the via ferrata
Descent
From the tops of the via ferrata, cables lead into the saddle (approx. 3020 m between the peaks). From here an easy descent via ferrata (~ K2) leads back down to the approach path.
Additional information
- Departure and arrival point
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Col des Gentianes mountain station (2901 m)
Die Bergstation Col des Gentianes kann im Juli und August per Seilbahn von Verbier via La Chaux oder von Siviez/Nendaz via Tortin erreicht werden.
Infos zu den Betriebszeiten der Seilbahnen: www.verbier.ch
The Col des Gentianes mountain station is accessible in July and August by cable car from Verbier, either via La Chaux or from Siviez / Nendaz via Tortin.
Information on the operating times of the cable cars can be found here: www.verbier.ch
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