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Corredor Nord del Pic de Crabes

An easy and open North faced couloir.

Freeride Skiing Easy

Distance
216 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
155 m
Low Point
2.5 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
47˚
Corredor Nord del Pic de Crabes Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not 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 2.7 km, the route covers 216 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 155 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

A very obvious couloir.

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between February and April

Features

  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons

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