Furggbach (Zermatt)

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Difficulty:‌3C2 IV (v3a5 IV)

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Overall:	3.5-5.5h
Approach:	1-2h	⟷1.2mi	↑1640ft
Descent:	2-3h	⟷0.6mi
Exit:	15-20min

Red Tape:‌

Shuttle:‌None

Rock type:Serpentin

Start:

45.9909, 7.7196

Parking:

46.0687, 7.7755

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Best season:

Autumn

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Introduction

Alpine canyon with some subterranean sections and natural arches.

Approach

Get to Furi with the gondola, and start walking towards Hermetje. Soon you'll need to cross the Schwarzsee Skilift, after which you will enter the Furgg valley.

Descent

The canyon gradually increases in commitment. While the first waterfalls (about 200m higher up) are still relatively open, the following section is already in a narrow canyon, and at the end you'll go through tunnels.

Exit

The exit ist just before the start of Gornera I. So take the path you would take for the approach of Gornera.

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Picture credit : Timo Stammwitz

Background

There is a water capture above the canyon, so avoid going in there on hot days. Bringing a drill and anchors with you, definitely isn't a bad idea.

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