8 m away
Grauen Wang
A wide and long section for experienced skiers
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 409 m
Trottoirs
Grindelwald, Wengen and Mürren
Bernese Oberland
The most difficult freeride route in the First area
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 921 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 348 m
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 35˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 921 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 348 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 4.
Description
It means over the naturally occurring terraces, which locals call "Trottoirs", through the steep rocky E flank of Oberjoch. This route requires save snow conditions and a great deal of experience and very good skills. Take care of cornices and cliffs.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
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