300m.
Route not found in any guidebooks, see picture and below description:
Traverse in under the North Face, either from Plattjen or Morenia (when open) cable car stations, or walk up from Saas Fee. On the west side of the face, there is a spur on which several lines of various difficulty and seriousness may be climbed. Beware, loose rock is abundant, though most of the face higher up is solid, but be prepared for retreats as complexities and steeper slabs arrive higher up. Nonetheless, a very worthwhile and fun climb; good for acclimatization.
Given it's prominent position above Saas Fee, this was probably not the first ascent (though the line may have been), but you will not encounter many signs of people past until you reach the North-West Ridge for a summit bid. You will however enjoy great views of Saas Fee and Saas Tal every time you turn your head.
Traverse in under the North Face, either from Plattjen or Morenia (when open) cable car stations, or walk up from Saas Fee. On the west side of the face, there is a spur on which several lines of various difficulty and seriousness may be climbed. Beware, loose rock is abundant, though most of the face higher up is solid, but be prepared for retreats as complexities and steeper slabs arrive higher up. Nonetheless, a very worthwhile and fun climb; good for acclimatization.
Given it's prominent position above Saas Fee, this was probably not the first ascent (though the line may have been), but you will not encounter many signs of people past until you reach the North-West Ridge for a summit bid. You will however enjoy great views of Saas Fee and Saas Tal every time you turn your head.
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Aiguilles Dorées Traverse
Grade: D- 5c ***
(Aiguilles Dorées)