7.6 km away
Saas Pordoi South Face
A tight couloir followed by a beautiful, open face.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 696 m
Mesolina Couloirs
Dolomites
Arabba
Fedaia-Marmolada
Trentino-Alto Adige
3 easy accessible couloirs, 5 min bootpack from Padon 2
Also in Belluno, Italy
Freeride Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 510 m
- Ascent
- 53 m
- Descent
- 156 m
- Low Point
- 2.3 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 49˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 2.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 510 m, 53 vertical metres of ascent and 156 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Nice North facing couloirs, with great snow. Be sure to check from the bottom, if there is enough snow. A bit steep in the entrance, so a bit avalanche prone.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
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Val Lesties
One of the most famous ski descents in the Dolomites with epic scenery throughout.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 5.4 km
- Ascent
- 32 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Epic Lines & The World's Best Views : Ski the Dolomites
5 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Sass Pordoï : The Best Ski Lift in the Dolomites...?
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