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Combe des Arriérés

La Plagne

Vanoise Massif

Easy route from Roche de Mio

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
3.9 km
Ascent
41 m
Descent
676 m
Low Point
2.1 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
32˚
Combe des Arriérés Map

From Roche de Mio, follow the SW ridge that descends to a wide pass (2612m). From the pass, traverse the north slope of Le Tougne while gaining in altitude slightly. You'll reach a second pass between le Tougne and le Roc des Blanchets. From here you can ski down a very pretty bowl bordered on the left by west-facing slopes (sometimes unstable) and on the right by the rocky ridge of Les Arriérés. You can ski to the La Rossa chairlift by taking a path that crosses under the southern extremity of the Arriérés ridge. There's a barn on the left side of the comb around 2200m, that's when to look for the exit on the right side.

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

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Walk Required

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