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CaNaL de l'AgullA DeL PoRt

A very calling couloir.

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
226 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
176 m
Low Point
2.5 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
51˚
CaNaL de l'AgullA DeL PoRt Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 226 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 176 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

Very beautiful couloir very close to Port de Ratera. Good access coming from the north face.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between February and April

Features

  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons

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