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Couloir de la Terrace

La Grave

Les Deux Alpes and La Grave

Classic La Grave couloir skiing

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
1.9 km
Ascent
0 m
Descent
683 m
Low Point
2.2 km
High Point
2.9 km
Gradient
41˚
Couloir de la Terrace Map

Steep and committing but shy of extreme, the couloir takes a line straight down the far skiers right rock face above the lake. The couloir is around 150m vertical after some enjoyable (albeit traversing) skiing. Watch out for wind-slabs when traversing over the the couloir - the terrain is exposed due to the rock face below.

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

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

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between December and May

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