Snow Fence Couloir
This narrow, 300m couloir is just minutes from the piste. A low elevation gem.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 455 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 350 m
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 46˚
This couloir is only accessible when the snow level is low. But when it is, this is a great ski! It is just a short traverse from the top of the Piquette lift. It has two distinct narrow sections and a small dogleg. It is narrow and deceptively long. Despite facing west, the snow tends to stay cold and good here because the sides of the couloir are tall, and the snow mostly stays in the shade. See 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.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons