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Barbe's Fault

This interesting route follows a fault off Pic de Barbe.

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
2.5 km
Ascent
10 m
Descent
784 m
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
44˚
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Barbe's Fault Map

Barbe's Fault follows what looks like a geologic fault from the peak and through a lower ridge. Depending on the snowpack, a skier can then follow the drainage of Ruisseau de la Mousquere down and traverse to the Plateau d'Aoube (as shown on this route), OR exit the flats of Lac de la Lahude to skier's right and descend to the shepherds road. This road is the same road one takes to ski Ourdegon, and descends to the ski area, intersecting the road at the big switchback. More info and photos at www.couloirquest.com.

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 December and April

Features

  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons