Punta Rognosa
Sestriere
Via Lattea
1200m+ 35º (3.3 E1 steep skiing) skiing from the ridge. If you want, you can try the north couloir (4.1 E2 steep skiing)
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 70 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 3.3 km
- Gradient
- 38˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between March and May. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 3.3 km, the route covers 5.3 km, 1296 vertical metres of ascent and 70 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.3 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Ski touring to Punta Rognosa
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Low Exposure (E1)
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons