Ski Touring: Grand Rocher Classic

Tue, 5 February 2013

Technical

Vertical Climbed: 550 meters (1,805 feet)

Avalanche Risk: 3

Snowline: 1,430

Description

A quick Grand Rocher during a break in the poor weather. Very cold and windy at the summit and the snow was a bit windblown until the NW facing bowls. We stopped at the cross country ski office for a beer.

We only climbed as far as pt.1912 m. due to the conditions on the ridge.

Weather: Wind, low cloud, sun

Access: Clear, some snow at the car park

Country: France Area: Belledonne Trailhead: Barioz

Participants:Mike