Admiring DENTS DU MIDI from Pas de la Chavanette. SWISS WALL Winter Solo Climb.
Channel: FerrerLarruy · Switzerland Hiking and Painting
Date: 13/12/2022

Watch as I take on the challenge of climbing in winter Switzerland's steepest ski slope, the Swiss Wall. This exhilarating solo climb will leave you in awe of the stunning Swiss Alps! Daring climb up the Swiss Wall in winter: More Than Just Skiing, It's risking your life!

When most hear 'The Swiss Wall', they think of its infamous reputation in the skiing world-an imposing 1-kilometre slope with a heart-stopping 60% incline in places. But for me? It's an invitation. A challenge not just to ski, but to conquer.

Swiss Wall is the steepest ski lift slope in Switzerland. With more than 40% of inclination and reaching 60% in some parts, Swiss Wall or 'Mur Suisse' in French is classified in the Swiss/French difficulty rating as orange, which means that it is rated as too difficult to fit in the standard classification of green (very easy), blue (easy), red (intermediate) and black (difficult). It has a vertical drop of 331 metres, starting at 2,151 metres above sea level.

You see, while the valley beckons many with its warmth and most revel in the hues of Champery, I gravitate towards the road less traveled (or in this case, climbed). The Swiss Wall, with its majestic views of the Oldenhorn, Tour Salière, Dents du Midi and the Champery valley, whispered a challenge I couldn't refuse. Instead of lounging, I felt an irresistible pull towards this behemoth of a slope.

Every step on the fresh snow, which was so deep it almost swallowed my knees, became a test of willpower. There were moments, with the gradient of the slope against me and snow proving a treacherous adversary, where I thought of turning back. But, with every challenge comes a reward-the exhilarating triumph of reaching 'Pas de la Chavanette', the scenic frontier between France and Switzerland.

Swiss Wall is not just a ski slope-it's a testament to pushing boundaries, to taking the odd challenges head-on and a reminder that sometimes the most fulfilling paths aren't the easiest. For those who dare, the Wall promises not just an adventure, but a story worth telling.

Join me in this episode as I defy conventions, climbing before the skis even touch the ground. It's not just a climb; it's a journey of self-discovery and resilience. Are you up for the challenge? 🏔️❄️🎿

Let's snow climbing it before skiing season starts!

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