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Canale dell'osservatorio+ Virgola
canale dell'osservatorio+virgola
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 35˚
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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between March and April. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 15 km, 1849 vertical metres of ascent and 1850 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
salita per il canale della Virgola fino a Cima dell'Osservatorio. Discesa per il Canale dell'Osservatorio fino ai Laghi di Pilato. Da qui risalita fino al Rifugio Zilioli e poi cresta fino alla Cima del Redentore. Discesa finale per il Canale della Virgola
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Best time to visit
Features
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons