Gastlosen  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  6,000' Lat, Long:  46.5571, 7.2475 Map Page Views:  563. Good page?    Administrators:  Dan Flynn, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Dan Flynn on Oct 6, 2011 Make this area a Favorite What's New Guidebooks (1)   Print a Mini-Guide with routes Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

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Description 

A majestic dinosaur fin of rock dividing cantons of Fribourg and Bern. This rugged-looking range ("without guests") is home to some great sportaneering, long adventurous routes which happen to be well-protected by bolts. At around 1800 m and with most of the climbing on the SE-facing east side of the range, it seems to stay warm while offering views glaciers on the Bernese Oberland.

The long range has many peaks, many faces, and several access points. Planning ahead for what routes to aim for is essential. The best guide book, Gastlosen.ch, divides the range into zones, with areas defined by individual peaks within these zones, and then even sub-areas within that. Plaisir West offeres a simplified version of the topography and would be adequate for a short trip.

The rock is limestone, with long sections of thin, angular tufas shaped by rain. Very cool texture. Pockets, spine-shivvering slabs, and steep blocky sections all make appearances.

Getting There 

It would be tough to make a visit without a car. Drive to the town of Jaun, at the north end of the range. Just east of the town is the village of Kappelboden with two roads leading south. One bends to the west for the less-popular NW side of the range (signs to Chalet du Soldat), the other to the east for the SE side (sign to skilift).

Car camping is easy at the parking spots marked on the map. At the Oberi Bire spot (parking III) at least there is even running water via a cow trough.

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Hello Marco 6a 5.10a  International : Europe : ... : Gastlosen

A recommended route that takes a mostly mellow path up to one of the taller peaks.11 pitches, 6aP1-3 5b, 5a, 5b. Route name marked at base. Possible to link 1-2 together with 60s by a bit of simulclimbing. P4 6a One airy move up an overhang gives the grade, otherwise just fun climbing.P5 5c+++ What the wha….? If you love slab climbing, you'll love this pitch. Otherwise… bombs away!P6 5c Shortish nice pitch up to a topout with two anchors; next pitch starts across a gully to the right, ...[more]   Browse More Classics in International

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Gastlosen limestone texture