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Alex

Zuckerspitz · 2133 m · Vaud and Freiburger Prealps · Switzerland
Elevation Gain (m)
↗ 445 m
Height of the difficulties
130 m
Orientation
E
Equipment
P1
Free climbing
6b

Route in the middle of the east face of the Zuckerspitz, 5 pitches (130 m), taking place mainly on slabs and vertical terrain.

Approach · 45min

From the Grand-Orgue car park. Head towards the Grand-Orgue sector, follow the marked trail towards Husegg along the small stream. Continue up the valley then head straight up the slope towards the east face of the Zuckerspitz.

Route · 2h30

Alex (5 pitches / 130 m / 2h30)
P#1 | 6b | 30 m | Follow the crack going up and to the left then a slightly tighter section before reaching a slab that slopes.
P#2 | 6a+ | 30 m | Beautiful sloping slab, fine and technical.

Transition - 15 m: Climb the vertical step (2 bolts) then reach a belay on the left of the ledge.

P#3 | 6a | 30 m | Climb a vertical crack, then easier and more sloping terrain up to the belay.
P#4 | 6b/A0 | 25 m | Descend 2 metres from the belay, traverse right then climb up slightly to the right then traverse back left. Exit the pillar on the left (2 aid points / A0) to reach the belay.
P#5 | 5c | 30 m | Traverse left then climb straight up to the belay at the summit.

Descent · 45min

By rappel (3×45 m) / P5 > isolated belay > isolated belay to the right of a group of firs > ground

Gear

  • 12 quickdraws
  • 50 m double ropes

Route history

Equipped from the base in 2021 by P. Gobet and G. Buchs

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