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Pic Carlit face S

A good introduction to steep skiing. Plus, it comes with an easy course over the southern ridge of the Pic Carlit.

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
1.4 km
Ascent
336 m
Descent
336 m
Low Point
2.6 km
High Point
2.9 km
Gradient
46˚
Pic Carlit face S Map

In winter, the access is usually made from the ski resort of Font-Romeu, I'd advise to park at La Calme's parking. Then, it's about two hours crossing trough the "desert du carlit" to get to the base of the face. Then, you have to ascend the couloir leading to the Coll dels Andorans (2749m). From there you only have to follow the summital ridge towards the summit. Its quite an easy path, yet you have to mind the loose rocks along the way. Enjoy the view at the summit (2921m) before turning back on your tracks and descending about 50 meters to the entrance of the couloir. There are several entrances to the couloir, function of the conditions and your feelings towards the steep slope. Overall the ride is not too exposed, it's kind of a straight line that opens up on the bottom third. The average slope is about 40-45° and consistent troughout the face.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Features

  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Skins