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Grand Charvia, Mongenevre

Montgenevre

Via Lattea

Grand Charvia, Par le lac de Chaussé

Ski Touring Easy

Distance
12 km
Ascent
868 m
Descent
871 m
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
27˚
Grand Charvia, Mongenevre Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 12 km, 868 vertical metres of ascent and 871 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

Grand Charvia, Par le lac de Chaussé partenza da Monginevro

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Features

  • Tree Skiing
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons

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