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Da San Giuseppe a Cima Motta ⛷️

Valmalenco

Classico percorso sci alpinistico con discesa sulle piste da sci del Valmalenco Ski Resort

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
11 km
Ascent
871 m
Descent
870 m
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.3 km
Gradient
25˚
Da San Giuseppe a Cima Motta ⛷️ Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 11 km, 871 vertical metres of ascent and 870 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Classico percorso sci alpinistico vicino alle piste da sci del Valmalenco Ski Resort

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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 December and April

Features

  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins

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