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Descent via Piz Balzet East Ridge Piz Balzet 2869 m
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- Difficulty
- T6
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- Descent
- 1:30–2:30 h, 535 m
Descent from a climbing summit requiring abseils and some easy climbing sections (2a).
Route description
Piz Balzet - Cap. Albigna
Climb down from the summit 30m along the east ridge to a possible abseil. Easy to get the rope stuck here - better is to down-climb carefully to the south through a chimney system, then back up to a saddle (2a). From the saddle, head to the East Tower. Pass this on the left (north side) following red markings, down-climb a little and find the abseil point. Here there are 2 options: from a higher abseil point it is 30m; from a slightly lower one, 25m (down-climbing off this level is much harder and in brittle rock). Both abseils lead down the north side; from the base of the abseils climb 4m down into a gap and cross to the south side. Here is a third 25m abseil (chain in place). This can easily be down-climbed (2a). This puts you in a scree filled shoot with obvious tracks. Follow the cliff base southwest back past several rock pillars to the start of the south ridge. From here follow the route of ascent.
- End point
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- Time
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The time depends on your technical skills. Good short-roping skills are helpful and at least 1x abseil is necessary.
- Difficulty / Material
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T6 terrain with climbing sections up to 2a.There are good options for securing the rope (spikes/cams) in the exposed areas and also a few pitons. 1x rappel at least 25m.
