The Y Chute
The popular Y Chute is well worth the 10 min walk to the top.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 449 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 246 m
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
The Y Chute is just a 10 min walk from the top of the Panoramic (Coume Lounque) lift. Very worth walking to the top even though it is possible to traverse and enter the chute further down. The best turns are off the top. This is very popular. 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