The Couloir d'Oncet's striking, high, rock wall makes for a dramatic ski.

Statistics

16

m

459

m

48

max°

Difficulty

FATMAP difficulty grade

Severe

Description

The couloir d'Oncet is the prominant couloir on the North ridge off the Pic du Midi Bigorre.

Its striking, high, rock wall makes for a dramatic ski.

It can be approached from the bottom, or from the Pic du Midi Observitory.

If approaching from the Pic du Midi, one may desire a rope for the ridge traverse.

It is a very scenic ski either way.

More info and photos at www.couloirquest.com.

The difficulty rating for this route uses the posted FATMAP criteria.