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Ref. Coire - Grand Nâves

Albertville

The end of 3-day ski touring in the beaufortain

Ski Touring Severe

Distance
10 km
Ascent
476 m
Descent
973 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
23˚
Ref. Coire - Grand Nâves Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 10 km, 476 vertical metres of ascent and 973 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 3.

Description

beautiful line in the french alps

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Alpine
  • Ski Mountaineering