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Valle Nevado - Cerro Pintor

Valle Nevado

Moderate ski touring, very nice for training endurance and adaptation to the altitud.

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
19 km
Ascent
1.3 km
Descent
1.3 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
3 km
High Point
4.2 km
Gradient
21˚
Valle Nevado - Cerro Pintor Map

Moderate ski touring, very nice for training endurance and adaptation to the altitud, with a few delicated steps in direction to Cerro Falsa Parva and also before to arrive to the Cerro Pinto summit. Check the wind conditions, this route it can be very exposed to the wind and low tempertures.

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

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between June and September

Features

  • Alpine
  • Cliffs
  • Single Descent
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins

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