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Soussun, couloir variation

Champoluc

A fun couloir

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
943 m
Ascent
1 m
Descent
292 m
Low Point
1.9 km
High Point
2.2 km
Gradient
43˚
Soussun, couloir variation Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 2.2 km, the route covers 943 m, 1 vertical metres of ascent and 292 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3.

Description

This is a variation of the normal Soussun run. This line runs through an easy couloir. Very fun ride that reconnects to the normal Soussun run

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Features

  • Trees

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