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CaNaL DeL HoMbRo

Beautiful and calling couloir.

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
517 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
327 m
Low Point
2.4 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
44˚
CaNaL DeL HoMbRo 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 2.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 517 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 327 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

A North obvious and wide couloir very next to Coll d'Amitges.

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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