The Crest of the Hòrnli is considered the easiest; it is therefore the normal street of slope to the Cervino, nevertheless for its lunghezza,la relative friability of the rock, the difficulty to find
the itinerary and the elevated quota it absolutely is not to underestimate, and it represents an ascension of a certain appointment however.
Besides of the north east exposure snow remains a few days after the snowfalls making the climb more delicate.
of Bepi Hoffer
Gradient:1218m
from the Hòrnlihùtte.
Time:6 hours (and almost as many in descent)
Difficulty:To with passages of III° besides athletic lines on fixed ropes
Material:piccozza and harpoons
From the Hornli just before the hut Solvè, one
sudden and abundant snowfall convinces us to reenter with more than few difficulties in the individualization of the street of reentry.
Incredibly the crest is so ample that if taken by the part wrong reserve unexpected difficulties that you add to the ugly time..
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