Submitted by Michael Fordham on Thu, 30/06/2011 - 22:51
Dates
- Michael - 23rd July to 8th August
- Simon - 24th July to 8th August
- DC - 24th July to 30th July
Kit
- Michael - two ice screws, small rack
- Simon - medium rack and rope
Guidebooks
- Michael - Valais Alps East (Alpine Club), The 4000m Peaks of the Alps (Moran)
- Simon - Valais West, covers Zinal and the western side of the Zermatt valley
Location
Suggestion 1:
23rd July - 30th July - Saas Grund
31st July - 8th August - Zermatt
From Saas Grund - possible peaks include Fletschorn, Weissmiess, Lagginhorn (I didn't mean to put Weisshorn - that might be a bit keen!)
From Zermatt - possible peaks (apart from Monte Rosa) include Balfrin, Allalinhorn, Dom
Travel plans
*DC - flying from Edinburgh to Geneva, arriving 1425. Train to Saas Grund, expecting to arrive 7pm. Return flight 1050 on 30th July.