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Mt Ground col couloir

Nendaz

Verbier

Steep mixed snow possible cliff in middle depending on the snow

Ski Touring Severe

Distance
4.4 km
Ascent
257 m
Descent
863 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
1.7 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
46˚
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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 4.4 km, 257 vertical metres of ascent and 863 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.1 and Labande grade 5. You'll need rope and skins to complete it safely.

View from South
View from South
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Description

steep couloir with three aspects NSE lead to large amounts of soft snow one skiers left with harder punchy snow lower skiers right. still amazing ski

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 February and April

Features

  • Cliffs
  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins

Similar routes nearby

4.4 km away

Vallon d'Arby - Les Plans

Vallon d'Arby - Les Plans

An alternative entrance to the Vallon d'Arby with some good skiing but requires some walking

Difficult Ski Touring

Distance
3.3 km
Ascent
41 m
Descent
880 m

9.8 km away

Prafleuri Hut to Dix Hut

Prafleuri Hut to Dix Hut

A long traverse along the side of Lac des Dix to the well positioned Dix Hut

Difficult Ski Touring

Distance
12 km
Ascent
830 m
Descent
569 m
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