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Gressoney La Trinité

Monte Rosa

Ample slopes but needs a little walk at the beginning

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
2.5 km
Ascent
148 m
Descent
699 m
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
41˚
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This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 2.5 km, 148 vertical metres of ascent and 699 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

This run has wide slopes never too steep. The most serious part is a rock bar that needs to be bypassed skiing a steep couloir. Then it follows nice woods till Gressoney where you'll find yourself 300m from the Punta Jolanda lift

Difficulty

Difficult

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

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Trees
  • Cliffs
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Skins

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