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Couloir de la Dent Jaune

Couloir magnifique pour une difficulté modérée

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
5.9 km
Ascent
1.9 km
Descent
114 m
Duration
6-7 hrs
Low Point
1.2 km
High Point
3 km
Gradient
46˚
Couloir de la Dent Jaune Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 3 km, the route covers 5.9 km, 1927 vertical metres of ascent and 114 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.2 and Labande grade 2. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

Partir de la Meuraye (voir plus loin plan Soi), passer par chalet de Soi d'en Bas, Glacier de Soi, passer la rimaye puis droit au col.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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 November and April

Features

  • Couloir
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons