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Dent d'Oche tour

Bernex

Tour de la Dent d'Oche

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
8.8 km
Ascent
1.2 km
Descent
1.2 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.1 km
High Point
2 km
Gradient
51˚
Dent d'Oche tour Map

This is a popular ski touring 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 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2 km, the route covers 8.8 km, 1224 vertical metres of ascent and 1225 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Tour de la dent d'oche au d'appart de malpasset

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

  • Face
  • Alpine
  • Couloir
  • Tree Skiing
  • Single Descent
  • Ski Mountaineering

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