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Gazex Couloir

A good option on a white-out day.

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
403 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
255 m
Low Point
1.9 km
High Point
2.1 km
Gradient
44˚
Gazex Couloir Map

The Gazex Couloir is one of the few good options on a snowy or foggy day; because it is easy to locate the couloir (it is just a short traverse from the top of the Caoubere lift), and because there are some trees and rocky sides to the couloir, giving some visibility when the rest of the area is a white-out. The couloir does have a gazex cannon in it, so it can have unexpected rubble or ice. But when it's good, it is good! 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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Ice axe
  • Crampons