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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˚
Pic d'Ourdegon : The Tooth Map

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.

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