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La Balma straight chairlift line

Vallnord

Easy line close to the slopes, with a steep entrance being the only slightly tricky bit.

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
516 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
122 m
Low Point
2.2 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
25˚
La Balma straight chairlift line Map

This is an easily accessed line; turn left from the red slope just after it passes under "La Balma" chairlift for the second time. The line is not steep except for the entrance and can feel like a piste as soon as the entrance is passed, although a few rocks are present at the bottom of the line. The line gets a good amount of snow due to the altitude and fresh snow can be found over here. Avalanche risk is pretty low around here other than the small steep part on the highest section. The line finishes on the blue piste "La Coma" which leads back to La Coma area or to the bottom of the ski resort via the green slope "La Basera".

Description

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between January and April

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