Parnassos backountry ski route
Ski route towards Trypios Vrachos (not trypios vrachos)
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
- 358 m
- Descent
- 665 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 29˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 2.2 km, the route covers 6.1 km, 358 vertical metres of ascent and 665 vertical metres of descent. You'll need rope and skins to complete it safely.
Description
Route starting at the top of Vakhos lift, towards Trypios vrahos. The last part of the route is downhill through Askitorema. Video of the route available on youtube https://youtu.be/4WIjSkvnDgo?si=oFR9ctRIYfDVu7q-
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Low Exposure (E1)
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins