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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 Map

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.

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

  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Ice axe
  • Crampons