Croix de Chamrousse depuis Casserousse
Grenoble
Départ Chamrousse 1750
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
- Duration
- 7-8 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.4 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 18˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 1.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.2 km, the route covers 16 km, 1355 vertical metres of ascent and 1354 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 4.
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Description
Premiere montée puis descente à Casserousse, passage dans le bois puis Breche Robert S
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.