
Couloir de la rupture
Grenoble
un bon couloir de 40° en 4.2
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 53˚

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between March and April. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 13 km, 1294 vertical metres of ascent and 1302 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.2 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
A cool couloir from start at the Fond de France with 1300m of d+ that gives you a high mountain vibe
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins