Balandrau
Balandrau ski touring
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 36˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 12 km, 1075 vertical metres of ascent and 1073 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.1 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
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Description
Tipical rout to climbing Balandrau mountanin
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
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
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins