Schalijochbivak
| Schalijochbiwak SAC metal box |
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 Schalijoch with Schaligrat on the Weisshorn |
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| location | Schalijoch, Schaligrat, Weisshorn (Wallis) ; Valais , Switzerland ; Valley location: Rothornhütte , Zermatt | |
| Mountain range | Valais Alps | |
| Geographical location: | 620 951 / 104678 | |
| Altitude | 3785 m above sea level M. | |
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| owner | SAC section Basel | |
| Construction type | Metal box | |
| Development | 1963 | |
| Usual opening times | all year round, not manned | |
| accommodation | 0 beds, 8 camps | |
| Winter room | 8 bearings | |
| Web link | https://www.sac-basel.ch/deutsch/huetten/schalijoch-biwak/ | |
| Hut directory | SAC | |
The Schalijochbiwak is a refuge of the Swiss Alpine Club Section Basel in the Valais Alps in the canton of Valais in Switzerland .
Location and operation
The bivouac is on the Schalijoch between Schalihorn and Weisshorn at 3785 m above sea level. M. It is operated by the Basel section of the Swiss Alpine Club and is not manned.
history
The bivouac was built in 1963. It offers 8 beds and has a simple, functional interior with dishes. It is the starting point for reaching the Weisshorn via the Schaligrat.
Approaches
- Only in summer: From the Rothornhütte by traversing the Schalihörner (normal route) in 8 hours, 1100 meters in altitude, level of difficulty ZS.
Because the glaciers are heavily feral, access from the west ( Cabane Arpitettaz ) is barely possible, and from the east ( Weisshornhütte ) only to a limited extent. Recommended only with good snow coverage. Information at the Weisshornhütte.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Hut information Schalijochbiwak , SAC Basel section