La Bonida - Left
The left couloir of La Bonida is popular for a good reason!
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 592 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 309 m
- Low Point
- 2.2 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 44˚
La Bonida is one of the most beautiful and alluring peaks in the Grand Tourmalet. Its two parallel east facing couloirs call to any adventurer who sees them. The climber's Left Couloir is easy to access by gaining the Col and moving right, up along the ridge to the top. It can also be quickly booted up from the bottom. They take about the same amount of time. See photos and info at www.couloirquest.com. The difficulty rating for this route uses the posted FATMAP criteria.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Low Exposure (E1)
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons