Pic des Quatre Termes: North couloir - Left
Another of the best couloirs off Pic des Quatre Termes
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 621 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 323 m
- Low Point
- 2.3 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 44˚
This is the looker's left of two parallel couloirs off the north end of the northern ridge of the Pic des Quatre Termes. One can either approach from the back, or hike up and descend the same route. More 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)
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons