1.7 km away
Popova Sapka Backcountry
A beautiful tour through some immaculate ski terrain
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 835 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Peak Plat (2,398m) Ski route
Plat is a mountain peak into the Shar Mountain massive, narising high among the imposing titans of Shar Mountain. It hides an enjoyable ski mountaineering adventure, long to be remembered.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Duration
- 7-8 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 24˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 18 km, 1329 vertical metres of ascent and 1331 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Starting from Popova Shapka ski center area, traversing trough the north slopes to reach the area of Plat peak △2,398m.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Face
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
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Guidebooks in this area
50 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring