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Trentino-Alto Adige

Steep couloir from almost the top of Pietra Grande

Ski Touring Extreme

Distance
593 m
Ascent
10 m
Descent
469 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
2.4 km
High Point
2.9 km
Gradient
53˚
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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's not remote, it features extreme exposure (e4) and is typically done between February and March. From a low point of 2.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 593 m, 10 vertical metres of ascent and 469 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.4 and Labande grade 6. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.

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Photo: Claudio Lanzafame
Photo from Why don,t You Get a Job
Photo: Claudio Lanzafame
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Description

Spectacular line in a wonderful landscape. Always steep, in short part very narrow (1.70m). All skiable except the traverse from the principal couloir to this line. 1st Descent Andrea Cozzini, Claudio Lanzafame 14.02.2019

Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.

Extreme Exposure (E4)

4 out of 4

In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between February and March

Features

  • Face
  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons

Similar routes nearby

1.4 km away

Grostè Tour

Grostè Tour

A short tour in the Brenta Dolomites.

Moderate Ski Touring

Distance
5.5 km
Ascent
545 m
Descent
727 m
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