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Punta Mala

Paso Vergara - Sector Camino a la Laguna

Canalón central Punta Mala

Ski Touring Extreme

Distance
9.1 km
Ascent
1.4 km
Descent
1.4 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
2 km
High Point
3.2 km
Gradient
49˚
Punta Mala Map

Canalón escondido del Punta Mala (3.100 msnm) AD, un cerro poco explorado en el paso Vergara entrando por el camino al volcán Planchón.

Description

Pocas ascensiones a esta punta que vislumbra al fondo del estero río malo con una alucinante vista al Santa Helena.

+1.000 metros de desnivel con dos secciones de crux con pendientes cercanas a 60°. Interesante itinerario para el steep skiing a menor altura.

Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

4 out of 4

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.

Best time to visit

between July and September

Features

  • Alpine
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Ice axe
  • Crampons