BF-J2 - la Coire / Grand Mont / Arêches
Albertville
Arêches Beaufort
Beaufortain ski tour 2/2
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
- Low Point
- 1.2 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 29˚
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 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 18 km, 1408 vertical metres of ascent and 2271 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
From Refuge de la Coire to Grand Mont and then back to Arêches by the north face
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins