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- Difficulty
- 4b (4a)
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- Pitches / Height Difference
- 9 P / 2–4 h, 160 m
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- Exposition / Rock Type
- S / Granite
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- Altitude start
- 2690 m
The south ridge on Piz Blazet is one of the most beautiful routes of this difficulty in the entire Albigna area. Orientation, rare opportunities for protection, and a demanding descent make the tour an alpine climb, despite the low nominal level of difficulty, which requires the appropriate skillset.
Additional information
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Protection
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Mediocre equipped, longer runouts possible
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Rope
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50m
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Quick draws
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10
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Stoppers
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✔
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Friends
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✔
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Trad Protection: + sparse placements, placing gear is difficult ++ good placements, placing in most cases possible +++ very good placements, placing gear is easy
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+++
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Abseiling possible
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Foot Descent
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✔
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Ski approach possible
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Glacier equipment
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- Time
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This still classically secured route requires alpine skills in finding the optimal line and placing natural gear. Therefore, the time required for the ascent can vary greatly depending on personal skills and knowledge.
- Rock Type / Quality
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Best granite. Everything is offered: Slabs, flakes, cracks, steep steps, ridge climbing...
- Protection / Material
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Only a few pitons in place. Secure with nuts and friends. In the upper part good short-roping skills are required.
- Descent
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The descent from Piz Balzet is often underestimated and less experienced rope teams often need almost as long as for the ascent. Walking/climbing on short ropes, abseiling (min. 25m) and exposed rugged terrain require knowledge of alpine mountaineering. Solid shoes are a pre-requisite.
- History
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Walter Risch solo in 1922
