Climb from the middle station to the Fronalpstock
394 metres of ascent in only 2.7 kilometres: this short climb leads from the middle station of the Fronalpstock chairlifts at 1,511 metres up to 1,906 metres. An hour and a half for one of the steepest kilometre climbs in the collection.
The route from above
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Route description
The starting point is the middle station of the chairlifts at 1,511 metres. The climb begins at once and continues to the finish: 394 metres of ascent with no counter-descent or flat stretch in between.
The steepest passage lies at kilometre 2.1 and reaches around 21 per cent. The path runs along above the Frontal and crosses the Chessel at kilometre 2.2 before reaching the highest point at kilometre 2.7 at 1,906 metres.
Some sections require a sure step and sturdy footwear. Because the chairlift runs parallel, the descent can easily be shortened.
No refreshment stop is recorded along the short route. The climb is recommended from May to October.
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Getting there / public transport
By public transport to Schwyz, on by funicular up to Stoos and by chairlift to the middle station. Current timetable at sbb.ch.
Food and drink
No refreshment stop is recorded along the route. Food and drink are available in the mountain village of Stoos.
Best time of year
Recommended: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct