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Barbossine's sunny line

Portes du Soleil

A nice bit of skiing close to the slopes with some good steepness and a bit of tree skiing.

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
680 m
Ascent
14 m
Descent
261 m
Low Point
1.7 km
High Point
1.9 km
Gradient
32˚
Barbossine's sunny line Map

From the top of the Morclan's chairlift follow the red slope "Folière", keeping up the speed to turn left 50 meters after passing the black slope "Barbossine". The first part of the line is close to some trees that make it quiet safe and enjoyable, and other than some steepness there aren't really any hazards. Once the trees section is passed remember area is into the long line where avalanches can take place really easy. This is what will the biggest danger is this area, as we are around 1900 meters some nice snowfall can appeared here what will make it more dangerous, otherwise with some foehn wind area can get really wet what can make some wet avalanches going as well. Line will be about 200 meters long and will join the black slopes "barbossines" what will give you back access to the "barbossine" chairlift. Good skills welcome into this part of the mountain, as line is well expose to avalanches.

Difficulty

Severe

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

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Trees

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