Three Booters
Three booters is a really fun south facing shot at the top of the Coume l'Ayse.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 240 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 174 m
- Low Point
- 2.3 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 41˚
Three booters is a really fun South facing shot at the top of the Coume l'Ayse. After getting off the Panoramic (Coume Lounque) lift, ski left into the Coume l'Ayse, and see the Three Booters Couloir just looker's left of the Pic du Tourmalet. Traverse the Coume l'Ayse, keeping as high as possible, to the bottom of Three Booters. Boot up, Ski down! See 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