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Telecabina Pestera - Varful Doamenel - Varful Omu - Valea Sugarilor

Telecabina Pestera - Varful Doamenel - Varful Omu - Valea Sugarilor - Telecabina Pestera

Also in Prahova, Romania

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
15 km
Ascent
1.1 km
Descent
1 km
Duration
6-7 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
38˚
Telecabina Pestera - Varful Doamenel - Varful Omu - Valea Sugarilor Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 15 km, 1076 vertical metres of ascent and 1014 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

Telecabina Pestera - Varful Doamenel - Varful Omu - Valea Sugarilor

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Face
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons

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