North East Couloir

Gressoney La Trinité

Monte Rosa

A very steep couloir

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
1.5 km
Ascent
1 m
Descent
799 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
50˚
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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's extremely remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 1.5 km, 1 vertical metres of ascent and 799 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

A wonderful journey into Gressoney valley, it follows a steep couloir just underneath Testa Grigia that will bring you to Gressoney La trinitè. This couloir could be a nice first approach to steep skiing. The itinerary itself is far from the lifts and difficult to navigate.

Difficulty

Difficult

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

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

4 out of 4

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Trees
  • Cliffs
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Skins

Similar routes nearby

5.4 km away

Berni Couloir

Berni Couloir

One of the most aesthetic couloirs on this side of the mountain

Severe Ski Touring

Distance
2.9 km
Ascent
55 m
Descent
880 m

7.7 km away

Liskamm West Summit (4479 m)

Liskamm West Summit (4479 m)

Venture up Switzerland’s famously treacherous Liskamm 4000er, affectionately nicknamed the “people eater”.

Severe Ski Touring

Distance
15 km
Ascent
1.3 km
Descent
2 km
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