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El Diablo

Portezuelo Ibáñez

Easy Line for ski, for go up take the Ridge

Freeride Skiing Easy

Distance
3.4 km
Ascent
5 m
Descent
834 m
Low Point
937 m
High Point
1.8 km
Gradient
29˚
El Diablo Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 937 m to the maximum altitude of 1.8 km, the route covers 3.4 km, 5 vertical metres of ascent and 834 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins and ice axe to complete it safely.

Description

Easy Line for ski, for go up take the Ridge

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 June and September

Features

  • Bowl
  • Trees
  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe