Variations au pic du Lion

Descentes en montées en faces sud et ouest

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
15 km
Ascent
1.3 km
Descent
1.3 km
Duration
6-7 hrs
Low Point
1.3 km
High Point
2.1 km
Gradient
23˚
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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 15 km, 1260 vertical metres of ascent and 1260 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

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Description

Panorama immense sur l'Aneto et les sommets du Luchonnais

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Features

  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins