Four-thousanders
LAGGINHORN
South Ridge (AD, III)
Südtirolalpin
State-certified mountain and ski guides IFMGA
South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides Association
Email suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Tour duration:
2 days
Lagginhorn – Südgrat
A magnificent rock ridge in the Valais Alps – turning the rather easy Lagginhorn into a truly beautiful traverse.
4,010 m · Difficulty AD, III · 2 days · Valais Alps
Lagginhorn – South Ridge: the Lagginhorn is the slightly smaller neighbour of the Weissmies. Unlike the Weissmies, with its wild glaciated flank, the Lagginhorn can be climbed with practically no glacier contact. It is also considered one of the easier four-thousanders. The normal route via the West Ridge leads to the summit over a few easy climbing passages and plenty of blocky terrain. We will use this route for the descent.
Far more rewarding for the ascent is the route via the South Ridge – one of the most beautiful and enjoyable rock ridges in the Valais Alps. Despite the mostly moderate difficulties, the climbing is a dream, the rock rock-solid and the setting absolutely magnificent. With this combination of routes, the easy Lagginhorn becomes a slightly harder but all the more beautiful traverse and a superb ridge tour that you simply have to do once – and ideal practice for bigger and more difficult ridges.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
'- Complete organisation and guiding by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs for participants:
'- 1x hut overnight with half board (Hohsaashütte)
- 1x cable car ticket (Saas Grund - Hohsaas and return)
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Expenses (hut, cable car) for the mountain guide
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per item)
Facts
Location:
Valais Alps
Best time of year:
June - end of September
Duration:
2 days
Meeting point:
Saas Grund - Hohsaas cable car valley station
Requirements
Requirements:
'- Sure-footedness
- Good fitness: there are not especially many vertical metres, but it is a long day on the ridge that demands a good deal of concentration
PRICE
Participants:
1 - 2 people
Price:
Tailor-made on request
Every tour is priced individually.
The price depends, among other things, on the duration and difficulty of the tour, group size, date, travel effort and scope of services.
You can find more information about our rates in our Terms and Conditions.
If you have any questions or need further information, just add them in the comment field of the enquiry form.
Before you send your request: please read the "important information" on the risks of mountaineering carefully.
Dates:
on request
Depends at short notice on conditions on the mountain
PROGRAMME
Day 1: Approach to the Hohsaashütte
We meet in the afternoon at the valley station of the Hohsaas cable car or directly at the Hohsaashütte. The hut is easily reached by cable car – you get off practically right next to it. At the hut, we calmly go over our plan for the next day, take a look at the route via the South Ridge and agree on the schedule for the early start.
⌂ Hohsaashütte (3,142 m)
Day 2: South Ridge and descent
The next morning, after a leisurely breakfast, we set off towards the Lagginjoch, which we reach after about an hour. This is where the ridge begins. We rope up and start the initially quite easy ascent. Over several ridge steps and gendarmes, we follow the long South Ridge towards the summit. Wonderfully exposed sections, mostly climbed on superb holds, alternate with easier passages that allow swift progress. Which is just as well, as the ridge is considerably long. After the climbing, we reach the summit of the Lagginhorn. The descent along the West Flank via the West Ridge calls for concentration once more, but presents no major technical difficulties. After a short re-ascent, we are back at our starting point at the Hohsaashütte and ride the cable car comfortably back down to the valley.
Total time: 8.5 h | ↑ 950 m | ↓ 950 m | Difficulty: AD, III
Info: This tour can easily be extended by an extra day on which we can also climb the Lagginhorn’s neighbour, the Weissmies. That would complete all the four-thousanders on this side of the Saas Valley. Price and further information on request.
Any changes to the programme that may become necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, availability of accommodation, etc.) are always made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Who is the Lagginhorn via the South Ridge suitable for?
The tour is suitable for sure-footed mountaineers with good stamina and solid climbing experience in rocky terrain. The South Ridge is long and exposed in places, but very rewarding and ideal if you want to tackle a more demanding four-thousander with truly beautiful ridge climbing.
How demanding is the descent via the West Ridge?
The descent via the West Ridge is technically much easier than the ascent, but after the long summit day it still demands concentration. Especially on the blocky terrain and on the West Flank, careful footwork is important. All in all, this makes for a very well-rounded traverse of the Lagginhorn.
What equipment do I need for the tour?
You will receive the detailed packing list with the confirmation email. Above all, suitable mountain boots and warm clothing for the summit day are important. Technical equipment can be rented from us for a small wear-and-tear fee.
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