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BF-J1 - Arêches / Grand Mont / la Coire / Crêt du Boeuf

Albertville

Arêches Beaufort

Beaufortain ski tour 1/2

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
17 km
Ascent
1.4 km
Descent
1.6 km
Duration
7-8 hrs
Low Point
1.5 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
23˚
BF-J1 - Arêches / Grand Mont / la Coire / Crêt du Boeuf Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 17 km, 1374 vertical metres of ascent and 1638 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Arêches / Grand Mont / la Coire / Crêt du Boeuf

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 April