drocaccia headwall
a steep headwall into a narrow and rocky coiler
Also in Vercelli, Italy
Freeride Skiing Extreme
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 14 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 49˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's extremely remote, it features extreme exposure (e4) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.2 km, the route covers 2.6 km, 14 vertical metres of ascent and 1151 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.5 and Labande grade 7. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
Description
a steep headwall into a narrow and rocky coiler
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit