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˚
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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.

On the left (central is coup de sabre)
On the left (central is coup de sabre)

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 May

Features

  • Couloir
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons