SW ridge route overview using the beautiful photograph 526472 by KoenVl.
The route from the Taschhutt towards the Allalinpass is in red. The SW ridge route to Allalinhorn in blue with:
1) Snowy westface of SW ridge
2) Saddle
3) Rock grade II
4) Snow ridge
5) Gendarme (circumvented on the east (other) side)
6) Snow to the top