Pic de Barassé
Pic de Barassé is a rocky and dramatic peak with deep couloirs.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 969 m
- Descent
- 649 m
- Low Point
- 1.4 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 45˚
This route is a long day, but one of the great lines around. Either climb the couloir and ski down, or climb the southeast ramp to the summit and then traverse to the top of the couloir. Be aware of rock in theis narrow couloir. The difficulty rating for this route uses the posted FATMAP criteria. See more description 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)
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons