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Mega Arbizon Bike Snow Mission

Mission from Aulon on e-bikes to the base of the Arbizon before touring then hiking up to find this amazing couloir.

Ski Touring Extreme

Distance
37 km
Ascent
2.6 km
Descent
2.6 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
826 m
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
32˚
Mega Arbizon Bike Snow Mission Map

Did this mega mission with my brother Polo and filmer Nathan Pyr to e-bike to the snow line at the base of the Arbizon before touring and then hiking up the final part to the summit before riding this awesome couloir. I expected the snow conditions to be terrible as nothing around and a lot had melted, but it was so protected that they had held good. A mega day out!

Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and February

Features

  • Couloir
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons