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Antenna Couloir

La Grave

Les Deux Alpes and La Grave

A short hike gives access to some good skiing

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
1.1 km
Ascent
53 m
Descent
421 m
Low Point
2 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
41˚
Antenna Couloir Map

Hiking around 150m towards the Peyrou d'Amont to the radio relay station gives access to yet another great north facing line from the mid-station. Drop in straight from the ridge. The skiing is above the tree line at first but you reach a beautiful larch forest which gets gradually thicker before you reach the Chancel traverse. Be careful of wind slab formation. As with the other lines from the mid-station the snow is often hard pack and can make the terrain feel much steeper.

Difficulty

Difficult

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

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between February and April

Features

  • Trees
  • Walk Required

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