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Ref Wallon - Ref Bachimaña

travesia entre refugios

Also in Hautes-Pyrénées, France

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
8 km
Ascent
764 m
Descent
437 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
1.9 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
30˚
Ref Wallon - Ref Bachimaña Map

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 December and May. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 8 km, 764 vertical metres of ascent and 437 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

Sencilla y corta ruta para enlazar estos dos refugios

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

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

  • Bowl
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons