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Canale Est Cassana

Livigno

Canale Est Punta Cassana

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
6.2 km
Ascent
965 m
Descent
965 m
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
44˚
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This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between February and March. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 6.2 km, 965 vertical metres of ascent and 965 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

A couloir one cannot fail to notice when in Livigno. Crampons may be required on a small steep section to get to the ridge where the couloir starts

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between February and March

Features

  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons

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