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Punta Rossa della Grivola

Cogne

Over 2k verticals for one of Cognes best spring snow ski routes

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
16 km
Ascent
2.2 km
Descent
2.2 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.5 km
High Point
3.6 km
Gradient
29˚
Punta Rossa della Grivola Map

Over 2k verticals for one of Cognes best spring snow ski routes. Start from Cretaz (1480M). Carry the skis up to the PNGP hut del Pousset for 800 verticals. Now with skis up the slopes to the NE ridge of the Punta Rossa. The last meters to the summit are often without snow. Crampons can be very useful then. Ski down the same route. If there is snow ski down to Pousset Desot and travers the summer path back to les Ors.

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 April and May

Features

  • Alpine
  • Cliffs
  • Tree Skiing
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons

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