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La Goenne

Annecy

A fun ski tour with some short steep skiing and a lot of choice for alternative lines and couloirs.

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
9.8 km
Ascent
1 km
Descent
1 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.2 km
High Point
2.1 km
Gradient
46˚
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A fun ski tour into a stunning bowl from where you can choose many ways up and down the surrounding peaks, depending on your skill and conditions. This line takes an initially steep descent from the summit. There is a less steep alternative skiing down the face you've toured up. Ski-crampons are a good idea but not essential. Although you can choose lines that are not technically challenging or dangerous, you are in the high mountains and at times not far from severe exposure, particularly when on the summit eating lunch, so take care.

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Alpine
  • Single Descent

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons

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