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Splitboard to Pic dela Coma de Varilles

A nice hike up to a saddle with great views. Not to exposed on the way up until on the ridge and a bit of a tricky desent when your back in the woods.

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
8.1 km
Ascent
922 m
Descent
926 m
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
1.9 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
44˚
Splitboard to Pic dela Coma de Varilles Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 8.1 km, 922 vertical metres of ascent and 926 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

A moderate hike up to the top of the Ransol Valley

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Alpine
  • Tree Skiing

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons

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