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Pic blanc area

Grandvalira

An open terrain freeride area

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
668 m
Ascent
2 m
Descent
224 m
Low Point
2.4 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
39˚
Pic blanc area Map

The Pic Blanc area is located on the southern face of Pic Blanc just below Pic Blanc chairlift. There are 3 main access to the area: The first is below the top station, traverse to the left and get into the area. The second is a T-bar from the top of Pic Blanc which is sometimes in operation and gives access to the top section halfway to Pic Blanc summit, or the last one you hike until the summit. This is a fun, wide area with a lot of terrain to ride. The very top section dropping from the summit has more gradient. It is an in-resort controlled area but avalanche equipment is recommended. It is a very rocky area so watch out for snow conditions.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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 March

Features

  • Walk Required

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