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Attempt to ski aguille rouges d'Arolla

From the skiresort in Arolla we made our way up toward the cabane to try to ski the agile rouges the next day.

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
14 km
Ascent
1.3 km
Descent
2.3 km
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
3.3 km
Gradient
54˚
Attempt to ski aguille rouges d'Arolla Map

Early in the season we visited Arolla for the first time, on way we saw a glimpse of this beautiful face from the road. We added this mountain to our hidden faces list for later in the season. Springconditions and a stable snowpack made us attempting this face earlier than expected. It was unclear if the hut was open due to corona, lucky enough we could sleep there, the only thing they took away was the blankets. After a cold and short night in this cosy Cabane des Aiguilles Rouges we made our way to the face and start the climb....

Description

  • Aiguilles Rouges d'Arolla
  • A Babord
  • 5.1 / E4 TD- / S5
  • 3440 m

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3EGJ7kndSs

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

Extreme Exposure (E4)

4 out of 4

In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between March and April

Features

  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons