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Black Peak super Vanilla

Easy Goli vrah <> Cherni vrah route

Ski Touring Easy

Distance
9.5 km
Ascent
518 m
Descent
517 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
2.3 km
Gradient
22˚
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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 9.5 km, 518 vertical metres of ascent and 517 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.1 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Green path only, no avalanche danger, avoiding the Vladaya drop, back safely even in heavy fog following the Reznyovete poles

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and May

Equipment required

  • Skins