Punta delle Sengie West Couloir
Cogne
One of the best ski couloirs in the Gran Paradiso National Park
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 3.4 km
- Gradient
- 38˚
A long approach gets rewarded with a great couloir and wild summit. Start from Lillaz and follow the summer path (depending on snow conditions) to the end of the Valeille. Before the Malvezzi Bivouac traverse over to the obvious couloir. Skin and boot up the couloir. From the ski depot at the top of the couloir follow the south ridge up to the summit: Easy climbing (some rock steps Grade III) bring crampons and an ice axe.
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Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons