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canal del gasex

ruta facil desde la silla de truchas para bajar por una canal muy entretenida.

Ski Touring Severe

Distance
4.2 km
Ascent
635 m
Descent
631 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
1.7 km
High Point
2.3 km
Gradient
44˚
canal del gasex Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 4.2 km, 635 vertical metres of ascent and 631 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

ruta sencilla con bajada entretenida

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Couloir
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons