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Hirmentaz's Ridges by the station and descent on Habère-Poche

Hirmentaz

A little tour with a good fresh snow descent

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
4.4 km
Ascent
343 m
Descent
624 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
940 m
High Point
1.6 km
Gradient
37˚
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Hirmentaz's Ridges by the station and descent on Habère-Poche Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 940 m to the maximum altitude of 1.6 km, the route covers 4.4 km, 343 vertical metres of ascent and 624 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 3.

View of Hirmentaz's Ridges
View of Hirmentaz's Ridges Photo: Eloi Siebenhaar
Skiing down on Habere-Poche face
Skiing down on Habere-Poche face Photo: Eloi Siebenhaar
Walking up the Ridge
Walking up the Ridge Photo: Eloi Siebenhaar
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Description

Going up by the top of the village of Hirmentaz, following the ridges and descent on an off-pist face.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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 March

Features

  • Face
  • Tree Skiing
  • Single Descent