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Porté Puymorens - Home Run

Porté - Font Freda - Porté

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
11 km
Ascent
1 km
Descent
1 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
43˚
Porté Puymorens - Home Run Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between February and March. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 11 km, 1011 vertical metres of ascent and 1014 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.1 and Labande grade 5. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Round Trip from ski station

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

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 February and March

Equipment required

  • Skins

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