Fixe Maladeta 6.9
The Maladeta 6.9 is a 6.9 mm twin rope from Fixe, at 35 g/m, for alpine and ice/mixed. Rated for 13 UIAA falls with 6.9 kN impact force, 32% dynamic elongation and a 42% sheath share. Full Dry core-and-sheath dry treatment, UIAA Water Repellent certified. In stock at 1 shop from 143.99 EUR for 60 m.
Fixe's thinnest rope, a twin for glacier travel, ski mountaineering and alpine routes where weight counts. 6.9 mm, 35 g/m, 42 % sheath, Endurance braid with 32 threads, 13 UIAA falls, 6.9 kN impact force, 10 % static elongation. Full Dry treats sheath and core (UIAA Water Repellent) and Fusion bonds sheath to core. Black middle mark, red 8 Mark near each end, reflective ends. Sold from 20 m to 60 m. Made in Sant Quirze de Besora.
Maladeta 6.9 belay device compatibility
Compatible with 5 of the 26 belay devices we track that are rated for twin ropes, 4 of them ideal.
Ideal on, among others:
Every belay device rated for a 6.9 mm twin rope
What the Maladeta 6.9 is for
Best for alpine and ice/mixed. Aimed at advanced to expert climbers. Handling feel: supple. Durability: high.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Maladeta 6.9 strengths
- Certified as a twin rope (EN 892), 13 UIAA falls
- Full Dry: water-repellent treatment on sheath and core, UIAA Water Repellent (Fixe)
- Fusion: sheath bonded to the core against sheath slippage, 0 mm in the EN 892 test (Fixe)
- Sold from 20 m to 60 m
- Made in Sant Quirze de Besora, Catalonia (Fixe)
Maladeta 6.9 trade-offs
- Twin rope only: both strands must be clipped together
Maladeta 6.9 specifications
| Diameter | 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 35 g/m |
| Sheath share | 42% |
| Lengths sold | 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 m |
| Certified as | Twin |
| Standards | EN 892, UIAA 101 |
| UIAA falls | 13 |
| Impact force | 6.9 kN |
| Dynamic elongation | 32% |
| Static elongation | 10% |
| Sheath slippage | 0 mm |
| Dry treatment | Full Dry (core and sheath) |
| UIAA Water Repellent | Certified |
| Core construction | standard |
| Sheath technology | Endurance |
| Middle mark | Ink mark |
| End marks | Yes |
| Lap coiled | Yes |
| PFC-free | Yes |
What the Maladeta 6.9 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 3 shops that currently stock it. Cheapest current offer for 60 m: 143.99 EUR at barrabes.com.
| Length | Cheapest | Shop | Shops with this length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 m | 104.90 EUR | oliunid.de | 2 |
| 60 m | 143.99 EUR | barrabes.com | 1 |
Shops stocking the 60 m length, cheapest first:
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| barrabes.com | 143.99 EUR |
Alternatives to the Maladeta 6.9
- Black Diamond 7.0 Dry
- Beal Gully 7.3 Unicore Golden Dry
- Beal Rando 8.0
- Edelweiss Discover 8
- Edelrid Skimmer Eco Dry 7.1
- Fixe Gavarnie 7.4
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