Pic d'Ourdegon : The Tooth
This aesthetic line is exactly what a couloir should be... long and narrow and steep.
Freeride Skiing Extreme
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 106 m
- Descent
- 849 m
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 49˚
This is one of the most aesthetic and entertaining lines around! The approach is long but worth it. Hike/skin up the road until you can skin. From the windsock, traverse the bowl to the base of the couloir, then boot up.
The descent is awesome! Long and narrow and steep. In the spring, watch for deep runnels and rock fall. Also, if you get to the top late in the day, it moves into the shade and can re-freeze, making it scary.
The difficulty rating for this route uses the posted FATMAP criteria. See more at www.couloirquest.com
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons