Crete de cheval - couloir en Z
Grenoble
Crazy line always visible from the car park !
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 51˚
Quite a long way to reach this remote line on a small but alpine summit. The way up is 300m on crampons at 45-50°, with small mixte passages. The summit has a great view on this small valley. The way down is really steep, with a narrower and steeper part in the middle, longer in the shade.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons