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Crochues Bowl

Brévent/Flégère

Chamonix

The bowl offers unlimited descent options in flowy terrain.

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
924 m
Ascent
7 m
Descent
350 m
Low Point
2 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
25˚
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This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 924 m, 7 vertical metres of ascent and 350 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3.

Description

Traverse from the Index lift to the base of the Floria tow. Head in an E or SE direction to the rolling terrain and rocky couloirs until you meet the Floria piste. There is no one distinct line and you can play with the varying angles and aspects

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Cliffs

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