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Ref Bachimaña - Ref Oulettes

travesia entre refugios, parte de la Alta Ruta Panticosa-Vignemale

Also in Hautes-Pyrénées, France

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
14 km
Ascent
992 m
Descent
1 km
Duration
6-7 hrs
Low Point
2.1 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
43˚
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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 14 km, 992 vertical metres of ascent and 1036 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.3 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.

bajando el puerto de los Mulos
bajando el puerto de los Mulos Photo: @fon_al_lio
bajada del col de Letrero
bajada del col de Letrero Photo: @fon_al_lio
col de Letrero
col de Letrero Photo: @fon_al_lio
llegada al ref de Oulettes
llegada al ref de Oulettes Photo: @fon_al_lio
Fondo del valle de Ara con el col de Muletes a la derecha
Fondo del valle de Ara con el col de Muletes a la derecha Photo: @fon_al_lio
subida a la cabaña de Bramatuero
subida a la cabaña de Bramatuero Photo: @fon_al_lio
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Description

ruta invernal entre refugios

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

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

Best time to visit

between December and May

Features

  • Cliffs
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons