3.5 km away
Punta Croce
A remote-feeling peak which provides huge views across Mont Blanc's South face and some fantastic tree skiing.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 826 m
- Descent
- 825 m
Tete des Vieux - Barabba Couloir
Courmayeur
Steep, long and aesthetic couloir in a wild environement
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 942 m
- Descent
- 0 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 2.8 km
- Gradient
- 48˚
From the village of Chanton follow the unpaved road heading to the alpeggio di plan praz. From there skin to the base of the couloir and then switch to crampons once it becomes steep. The couloir is about 400m long, steeper and narrower at the top. Top section is constantly under the danger of falling hanging cornices and little rockfalls caused by the warming of the south facing slabs that are flanking the right side of the couloir. IDepending on the conditions is possible to reach the top of the mountain by digging a passage in the cornice at the top of the couloir.
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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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
4.7 km away
La Thuile to Bonatti Hut
A wild and remote valley to a fabulous descent, then a long valley journey to a superb hut
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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Guidebooks in this area
50 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Charlie Boscoe's 50 Favourite Ski Adventures in Europe
3 routes · Ski Touring
Cold Snow, Big Peaks & Epic Coffee : Ski Tours in Aosta
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