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title: "Ross Bodenstock"
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description: "The Rossbodenstock is often climbed in combination with the Pazolastock and offers varied, and at times challenging, descents. Since the mountain is located on the edge of a wildlife sanctuary, special consideration must be given to conservation regulations when choosing a route. The tour starts at the Oberalp Pass and initially heads toward the Pazolastock. The route then follows the ridge over the Martschalücke. In this section, you’ll need to carry your skis for a short distance. Once you reach the summit, there are several options for the descent. The classic route leads back over the Martschalücke and then via Alp Tuma to Tschamutt. With a short climb back up, you can return to the Oberalp Pass instead of going to Tschamutt. Those looking for a steeper and more challenging descent can ski down via Alp Rossenboden toward Andermatt."
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Ross Bodenstock
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- 3.84 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- Ski and Snowboard

The Rossbodenstock draws visitors with its summit slope and offers interesting, sometimes challenging ski runs.

The Rossbodenstock is often climbed in combination with the Pazolastock and offers varied, and at times challenging, descents. Since the mountain is located on the edge of a wildlife sanctuary, special consideration must be given to conservation regulations when choosing a route.

The tour starts at the Oberalp Pass and initially heads toward the Pazolastock. The route then follows the ridge over the Martschalücke. In this section, you’ll need to carry your skis for a short distance.

Once you reach the summit, there are several options for the descent. The classic route leads back over the Martschalücke and then via Alp Tuma to Tschamutt. With a short climb back up, you can return to the Oberalp Pass instead of going to Tschamutt.

Those looking for a steeper and more challenging descent can ski down via Alp Rossenboden toward Andermatt.

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- 3:30 h
- 3.84 km
- 851 m
- 55 m
- 2,040 m
- 2,836 m
- 796 m
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- Start: Oberalp Pass
- Destination: Pazolastock

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Directions

Oberalp Pass - Pazolastock - Martschallücke - Rossbodenstock

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Tour information

- Mountain summit
- Nature highlight

Equipment

- Ski Touring Gear
- Warm clothing
- Helmet
- Food
- Avalanche gear
- Offline map, GPS

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**The starting point at the Oberalp Pass is closed to traffic in winter and therefore cannot be reached directly. To get there, you must first drive to Sedrun or Andermatt and then continue by train from there.Once the pass reopens in the spring, it will again be possible to drive all the way to the top of the pass.

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**Parking**When the pass is open, parking is available right at the Oberalp Pass. If the pass is closed, parking is available in Andermatt or Sedrun.

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**Public transportation**The starting point at the Oberalp Pass is easily accessible via the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. You can find the current schedule at: .

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Additional information

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact: , +41 41 888 71 00, 

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Author

Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH

Organization

Région de vacances Andermatt

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

On the way to Rossbodenstock, it's worth taking a short detour to Pazolastock.

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Safety guidelines

Before starting the tour, be sure to check the  and find out about the local conditions.

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