Hoch Ducan (3063 m), Albula, Stapfetenstrasse

IV, WI3, 85 / 7 pitches, 270 m ↗ / NW

The ice is located in the northface of Hoch Ducan at 2834 m. It leads in approxametelly 7 pitches with 270 meters of climbing to a plateau below the summit.

Source: M. Dettling - FA

Logistics

Approach
  • From parking lot in Sertig-Dörfli along the road to the south and along the hiking trail to the entrance to the Ducantal (2048 m).
  • Follow the summer path further into the valley to the end of the large plain at 2260m.
  • Finally via the homogeneous 300m slope to the start.
  • 2 hours
Equipment
  • 10-12 ice screws
  • snowshoes / touring skis for the approach

Notes

  • Thanks to the high altitude and north-west-facing exposure, this is still a great option in spring.
  • FA: M. Dettling, C. Birrer, 13.12.2011.