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Schnanfo

Gressoney La Trinité

Monte Rosa

steep woods

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
861 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
406 m
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
2.2 km
Gradient
47˚
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This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) 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 861 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 406 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 3.

Description

This line follows a steep wood with lots of cliffs and other obstacles to jump. The terrain is quite steep and multiple lines can be skied here. Usually is a perfect place to ski during a storm. The wood ends at the start of Punta Jolanda lift

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Trees
  • Cliffs

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