Routes up
Pollux routes: 3 ways to the top
East RidgeScrambling · 5km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Loch CoruiskGrade 2
The East Ridge of Pollux offers a challenging scramble with stunning views over the Cuillin Ridge, it requires good route-finding skills and a head for heights
South FaceClimbing · 4km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Glen BrittleGrade 3
The South Face of Pollux is a technical climb with several pitches, it is recommended for experienced climbers only
Northwest ApproachHiking · 6km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from SligachanHiking
The Northwest Approach is a scenic hiking route that provides a less technical ascent to the summit of Pollux, it is suitable for experienced hikers
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Pollux today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Pollux each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 4092m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Pollux each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:49, sunset 18:38
10h 49m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:30 and starts 17:56. From the summit you see the sun 07:38 to 18:48.
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About Pollux
Pollux is 4,092 m (13,425 ft) high. It is in Swiss Alps, Switzerland. The nearest summits are Pollux North (0.3 km), Felikhorn (0.3 km) and Castor (0.6 km).
How high is Pollux?
Pollux is 4,092 metres high.
Where is Pollux?
Pollux is listed in Swiss Alps, Switzerland.
Are there routes for Pollux?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Pollux, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Pollux today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Pollux?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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