Travesía Macizo Occidental
Picos de Europa
Desde Vegarredonda a Vegabaño por el Jou Santu
Also in Asturias, Spain
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 896 m
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 41˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's extremely remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and March. From a low point of 896 m to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 21 km, 1894 vertical metres of ascent and 2053 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Travesía de Macizo Occidental de los Picos de Europa de Norte a Sur.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons