Ski Touring: Jas des Lièvres: couloir N and Croix de Planijean

Sun, 16 March 2014

Technical

Distance: 15.2 km

Slope Aspect: South-West

Trip Reports

Vertical Climbed: 1,500 meters (4,922 feet)

Vertical Descended: 1,500 meters

Avalanche Risk: 2

Snowline: 1,350

Description

Climbed via the couloir N (#2), descended by the couloir de la croix de Planijean (#4) with a descent via the south face between the two. Both couloirs have compact powder. The entrance into the N is fairly steep for the first few meters. The NW is a bit windswept at the summit with rocks in the center of the couloir.

Weather: Sun with haze. Strong wind on the ridge. Warm on the south face.

Access: Clear

Country: France Area: Belledonne Trailhead: Prapoutel

 

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