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Pic du Contade Couloir

A short shot from the Pic du Contade back down into Quatre Termes.

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
574 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
322 m
Low Point
2.4 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
39˚
Pic du Contade Couloir Map

Get off the Quatre Termes lift, look left, and start up the hill toward the Breche du Contade. From the top, the couloir is relatively short, but the skiing underneath is super fun too, and there are many interesting options. Scope out the possibilities for the lower section when riding the lift up. See more details 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)

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

  • Face
  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons