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Col du Granon par le Clot de Pirel Bas

Serre Chevalier

Easy itinerary well protected to Granon pass in forest

Ski Touring Easy

Distance
19 km
Ascent
1.2 km
Descent
1.2 km
Duration
7-8 hrs
Low Point
1.4 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
17˚
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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 19 km, 1163 vertical metres of ascent and 1165 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

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Description

Beautiful itinerary south face, sunny side of Serre Chevalier

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

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 December and April

Features

  • Tree Skiing
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins

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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Distance
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Ascent
1.4 km
Descent
1.4 km

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Distance
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Ascent
1.1 km
Descent
1.1 km
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