Point de Picheru

Tignes and Val d'Isère

A Tignes classic overviewing the lake with steep open descents

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance: 7 km
Ascent: 1.1 km
Descent: 1 km
Duration: 4-5 hrs

Low Point: 1.9 km
High Point: 2.9 km
Gradient: 37˚

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 February and March. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 7 km, 1080 vertical metres of ascent and 1002 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

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Description

This is a mellow approach up to point de Picheru via exciting ridge lines with minimal exposure, followed by a decent down lookers right of the peak then up to point 2660 along a narrow ridge line and a final decent down to the starting point.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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.

Best time to visit

Features

Equipment required

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