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Pic Bedera Couloir

After summiting Pic Bedera, this is a fun descent off the East side.

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
349 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
245 m
Low Point
2.2 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
43˚
Pic Bedera Couloir Map

Pic Bedera couloir is another of the great couloirs on the Bedera ridge. From the top, it is easy to summit Pic Bedera. If summiting Pic Bedera from a different angle, consider this descent. The top of the couloir can get burnt-out late in the spring, or with big wind events, but usually one can find a way through. Find info and photos 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)

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

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons