BF-J1 - Arêches / Roselend / la Coire
Albertville
Beaufortain ski tour 1/2
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 977 m
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1.2 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 38˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 15 km, 1794 vertical metres of ascent and 977 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Arêches - refuge de la Coire via le lac de Roselend
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.