Touatere North #7 - Sucre
A very pleasent, lower angle, 400m long couloir off Pic de la Touatere.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 591 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 398 m
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 45˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 591 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 398 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
This is the westernmost couloir off thee north side of the Pic de la Touatere. It can be approached from the front or the back, and makes for a great ski from the Tournaboup parking area.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
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
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons