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Punta di Leppe (3305m)

Cogne

Excellent spring snow ski tour with a steep summit slope

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
11 km
Ascent
1.7 km
Descent
156 m
Duration
6-7 hrs
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
3.3 km
Gradient
35˚
Punta di Leppe (3305m) Map

Start from Gimillan. Often by carrying the skis above the Cascate di Pila. From here traverse above the river the summer hiking path to Grauson. In this section potential avalanche and slipping hazard. From Grauson up to the Grauson Hut. By steep and flat section gain the start of the summit slope. This one is getting steeper the higher you get. Crampons highly useful. The last meters to the summit are flat. Incredible cool view on Aosta and all its mountains: From Gran Paradiso, Mont Blanc to Matterhorn and Monte Rosa...

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 March and April

Features

  • Face
  • Alpine
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons

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