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Freeride tour of the week | Baslersch Chopf

Versatile tour on the Flüela

by Steffen Kruse 03/20/2016
Having already presented the tour to the Sentisch Horn (2827), it is now time to turn our attention to its "smaller" brother, the Baslersch Chopf (2629). This is a kind of classic, which is relatively safe and quick to reach, but offers a variety of downhill options depending on the conditions (also in terms of exposure). The Sentisch Horn and the Baslersch Chopf can be combined and offer fun throughout the season.

Ascent

The tour starts at an altitude of approx. 2000 m in front of the barrier of the closed Flüela Pass (Tschuggen). The ascent begins along the pass road until you reach a small yellow house on the right. This is marked on the map as "Wägerhus". Turn right here in the direction of ascent and start the ascent with a left turn behind the first steep step. Once you reach the steep step, turn right and continue northwards until you reach another steep step.

Optionally and depending on the conditions, simply continue along the pass road and only turn right at around point 2057 (directly after the small climbing rocks on the right).

After the second steep step (marked "Tälli" on the map), you reach a wide, flat area. Here you can now clearly see your destination, the Baslersch Chopf, and the summit slope. The ascent route is visible, keep heading northwest and cross the plain. The Gulerigen Furgga (2571) is reached via the summit slope; depending on the conditions, keep to the right a little earlier and you will quickly reach the winter summit. The main summit, which is only a few meters higher, is located a little further north, but offers no added value in terms of views.

Descent

If you keep your eyes open at the start in Tschuggen, you will be able to see plenty of variants, but these are only tackled in really safe conditions. Otherwise, the descent is just like the ascent, which is no less rewarding. The descent directly from the summit to the Flüela valley is only possible in very safe conditions, as it is steep and exposed. The descent to the Dischma valley can also be rewarding. If you want to gain even more vertical meters, descend to the area (2435m) and add the Sentisch Horn at the end.

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Conclusion

The Baslersch Chopf is a short and easy ski tour with two steeper sections. The short north-east slope to Tälli and the slope to Gulerigen Furgga can be prone to snow slabs in unfavorable conditions. However, this tour is still relatively safe if the route is chosen carefully.

Information

Difficulty (5-level scale): **(*) depending on the choice of descent
Equipment: normal touring equipment, possibly crampons in spring
Exposure: N, NE, E, SE
Altitude difference Start and finish: approx. 2000 m | 2629 m
Meters in altitude uphill and downhill: approx. 650 vertical meters depending on the start on the pass road
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Best time of year: January to April
Map: National maps of Switzerland 1:25,000, Davos sheet 1197; or 1:50,000, Prättigau sheet 248 S
Directions: By car, drive from Davos towards Flüela Pass and Pischa Gondel. At the access road, leave the Pischa gondola on your left and continue along the pass road for approx. 3 km, past the "Tschuggen" inn, until you reach the barriers of the closed pass, where the touring parking lot is located.

You can find a tour description for the combination of Baslersch Chopf and Sentisch Horn here.

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