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Tête de Very - Le Sangle Diagonale N

Megeve - Les Contamines

Montée rapide, pente courte mais soutenue. Bien repérer le passage pour éviter les barres rocheuses ! Descente N, pas de soleil en hiver.

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
8.7 km
Ascent
793 m
Descent
794 m
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
1.3 km
High Point
2 km
Gradient
43˚
Tête de Very - Le Sangle Diagonale N Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done in undefined. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2 km, the route covers 8.7 km, 793 vertical metres of ascent and 794 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.2 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Joli coin, magnifique vue Mt Blanc au sommet

Difficulty

Difficult

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

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

in undefined

Features

  • Face
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins

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