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Gentianes - Steeper Stairway

Nendaz

Verbier

A steeper variant for the second half of Stairway to Heaven

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
379 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
178 m
Low Point
2.5 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
38˚
Gentianes - Steeper Stairway Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 379 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 178 vertical metres of descent.

Description

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Difficulty

Severe

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

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.

Features

  • Walk Required

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