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 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.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons