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Tour du mont Thabor 3 jours

Valfréjus

Nuits refuge du Mont Thabor et Drayeres

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
37 km
Ascent
3.2 km
Descent
4.3 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
3.2 km
Gradient
29˚
Tour du mont Thabor 3 jours Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between February and March. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 37 km, 3173 vertical metres of ascent and 4333 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.3 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Tour du mont Thabor depuis Valfrejus avec passage au sommet du Thabor

Difficulty

Difficult

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

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between February and March

Features

  • Ski Safari
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins

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