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Pierre Avoi Zone Cliff Line

Verbier

Not really a line to ride on a casual Sunday!

Freeride Skiing Extreme

Distance
370 m
Ascent
9 m
Descent
186 m
Low Point
2.1 km
High Point
2.3 km
Gradient
50˚
Pierre Avoi Zone Cliff Line Map

Not really a line for a casual Sunday - but I had been eyeing up this line in the Pierre Avoi zone for a while. Conditions are always a bit variable as it is south facing, but there was a window in February where the snow remained cold and it was on! Above the cliff is so steep, the snow doesn't stick and you just uncover the rocks, so you need to stay light on your feet. Then the first air is fully blind, with a tree at the bottom - so you need to make sure you get your trajectory right... Then the second part of the double feels pretty straight forward as you carry a lot of speed from the first air, you can see and there are no trees to avoid!

Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.

Extreme Exposure (E4)

4 out of 4

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

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between January and February

Features

  • Face
  • Cliffs
  • Walk Required

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