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Easy pass

Optimal when high avalanche risk

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
6.2 km
Ascent
703 m
Descent
698 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
2.3 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
36˚
Easy pass Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 2.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 6.2 km, 703 vertical metres of ascent and 698 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.3 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Optimal when high avalanche risk to ski from the pass. If there is a lot of snow to get to the ridge can take about 1 hour.

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

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Features

  • Bowl

Equipment required

  • Skins