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BF-J2 - la Coire / Combe Bénite / Mont Coin / Roselend / Arêches

Albertville

Beaufortain ski tour 2/2

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
23 km
Ascent
1.7 km
Descent
2.6 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.1 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
29˚
BF-J2 - la Coire / Combe Bénite / Mont Coin / Roselend / Arêches Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 23 km, 1656 vertical metres of ascent and 2618 vertical metres of descent.

Description

From refuge de la Coire to Pointe de la combe bénite then back to the refuge. Then going back to Arêches by Mont Coin and Roselend lake

Difficulty

Difficult

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

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