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Tarbésou

Pic de Tarbésou par Ascou et variations dans la vallon

Ski Touring Easy

Distance
11 km
Ascent
1 km
Descent
1.1 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.7 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
39˚
Tarbésou Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done in undefined. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 11 km, 1045 vertical metres of ascent and 1057 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Montée par épaule NE depuis station d'Ascou et col, descente face E et remontée jusqu'à une antécime et descente versant N en forêt. Retour par col de Pailhères

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

in undefined

Features

  • Face
  • Tree Skiing
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins