
Alex Lowe Skin Track
Hyalite
Alex Lowe Skin Track
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 478 m
- Descent
- 237 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.7 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 40˚

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 3 km, the route covers 2.9 km, 478 vertical metres of ascent and 237 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
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Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins