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  • La Rabassa to Grau Roig

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    near Juberri, Parròquia de Sant Julià de Lòria (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    16.05mi
    Elevation +
    5866f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLa Rabassa to Grau Roig Photo ofLa Rabassa to Grau Roig Photo ofLa Rabassa to Grau Roig

    A point-to-point tour from La Rabassa to Grau Roig, 3 ascents, 3 descents. The only difficulty is the distance and the final descent from the col de Pessons which can be corniced and prone to avalanche. You pass through ...

    As Cathy said, the length makes it difficult. You need to be careful of the entry into Pessons, it's for advanced skiers...
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  • Cerro Piltriquitrón

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    near El Bolsón, Río Negro (Argentina)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    6.80mi
    Elevation +
    3524f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofCerro Piltriquitrón Photo ofCerro Piltriquitrón Photo ofCerro Piltriquitrón

    This is an easy peak that can be done in a couple of hours from El Bolson (or even a day from Bariloche if you drive early). However, if you need a place to stay, hiking up to the Refugio Piltriquitrón (40 min from the c...

  • Tosall Bovinar from Lles de Cerdanya

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    near Arànser, Catalunya (España)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    8.00mi
    Elevation +
    3068f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofTosall Bovinar from Lles de Cerdanya Photo ofTosall Bovinar from Lles de Cerdanya Photo ofTosall Bovinar from Lles de Cerdanya

    A nice mountain with easy access from Cadi tunnel / Cerdanya / La Seu d'Urgell. Not 5 star due to the long traverse needed at the start and end to get across from Lles de Cerdanya, which is a cross-country ski station. M...

  • Norway Svalbard Day 1 Longyearbyen

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    near somewhere (World)
    Author
    Aufrany Free
    Distance
    11.95mi
    Elevation +
    4154f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 1 Longyearbyen Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 1 Longyearbyen Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 1 Longyearbyen

    Ship anchors on Fiord and we take easy glacier on the left. It goes gently up and turns to the right before the satle up. Then keep up to next satle and straight to the peak. Skidown back and retake up next summit. Then ...

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  • Peyragudes station---pic Pene Nere

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    near Peyragudes, Occitanie (France)
    Author
    Dunblane40
    Distance
    5.17mi
    Elevation +
    2156f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofPeyragudes station---pic Pene Nere Photo ofPeyragudes station---pic Pene Nere Photo ofPeyragudes station---pic Pene Nere

    Sunshine day ..for a hike with snowboard to the top lift and little rise to Pene Nere. leaving from the main car park at Peyragudes..basicaly follow the piste up or follow the chair lift..arrive at the small bar and i t...

  • Haute Route 2012 1/7 (Grands Montets - Ref. Argentière)

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    near Le Montenvers, Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Cara nord
    Distance
    4.07mi
    Elevation +
    915f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofHaute Route 2012 1/7 (Grands Montets - Ref. Argentière) Photo ofHaute Route 2012 1/7 (Grands Montets - Ref. Argentière) Photo ofHaute Route 2012 1/7 (Grands Montets - Ref. Argentière)

    Very easy 1st day route. It may serve to familiarize you with the safety standards in Glacier, adjust your material, get used to skiing with the heavy backpack, learn the proper techniques for progression both on glacier...

  • Escas - Pic del Cubil return

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    near Escàs, La Massana (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    9.02mi
    Elevation +
    3317f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofEscas - Pic del Cubil return Photo ofEscas - Pic del Cubil return Photo ofEscas - Pic del Cubil return

    Following the easy summer mountain bike track from Escas up to the Pal ski resort, and then skinning up the resort to Pic del Cubil. The ski down below the resort is best done with either a lot of snow, or old/rental ski...

  • Tuc de Lhuça from Refugi Colomers

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    near Vaqueira-Beret, Catalunya (España)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    with Par Lindholm
    Distance
    4.34mi
    Elevation +
    2031f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofTuc de Lhuça from Refugi Colomers Photo ofTuc de Lhuça from Refugi Colomers Photo ofTuc de Lhuça from Refugi Colomers

    A nice peak close to the Colomers refuge, easy to climb up, fun to ski down, and with great views from the top. We didn't go to the highest point, which is at the east end of the summit ridge. With good snow you can skin...

  • 2015.04.14 - Reinheim - Åmotdalshytta

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    near Kongsvoll, Sør-Trøndelag (Norge)
    Author
    Bertigps
    with ciscomonsonis victorialopez1024
    Distance
    6.30mi
    Elevation +
    787f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo of2015.04.14 - Reinheim - Åmotdalshytta Photo of2015.04.14 - Reinheim - Åmotdalshytta Photo of2015.04.14 - Reinheim - Åmotdalshytta

    Reinheim - Åmotdalshytta Duration: 6 h Departure / Arrival: Åmotdalshytta cabin / Reinheim cabin Highest point: Leirpullskardet pass (1.555 m) Distances and cumulative elevation: 10.1 km, +240/-390 m 2nd stage of ...

  • Pic d'Envalira 2827m from Pas de la Casa

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    near Bordes d'Envalira, Canillo (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.77mi
    Elevation +
    2438f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofPic d'Envalira 2827m from Pas de la Casa Photo ofPic d'Envalira 2827m from Pas de la Casa Photo ofPic d'Envalira 2827m from Pas de la Casa

    A lovely short tour from Pas de la Casa. You can park closer to the peak but starting from where we did doesn't add much time and keeps you out of the potential chaos of the town. The canal you follow up towards the col ...

  • Pedrons-La Mina 07-01-2014

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    near L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre, Midi-Pyrénées (France)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    with Par Lindholm
    Distance
    6.87mi
    Elevation +
    3629f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofPedrons-La Mina 07-01-2014 Photo ofPedrons-La Mina 07-01-2014 Photo ofPedrons-La Mina 07-01-2014

    Ski tour from the N22 in France, close to the Andorra border, up the west ridge of Pic dels Pedrons 2715m, down the south face of Pedrons, across the Estany dels Pedrons valley, up the the west side of Pic de la Mina to ...

  • Pic de Nérassol from l'Hospitalet-près-Andorra

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    near L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre, Midi-Pyrénées (France)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    8.11mi
    Elevation +
    3865f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofPic de Nérassol from l'Hospitalet-près-Andorra Photo ofPic de Nérassol from l'Hospitalet-près-Andorra Photo ofPic de Nérassol from l'Hospitalet-près-Andorra

    A gorgeous tour, highly recommended! Start from the bridge on the main road at the top of l'Hospitalet-près-Andorra. It is best to park on the other side of the road by the hotel. Skin up past the hydro pipe and turn lef...

  • Norway Svalbard Day 2 Konowfjellet

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    near Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Author
    Aufrany Free
    Distance
    7.21mi
    Elevation +
    2451f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 2 Konowfjellet Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 2 Konowfjellet Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 2 Konowfjellet

    Disembark at glacier Gaftlebreen. We skied up along the eastern side of the glacier and then turn on the right up to a safe saddle. There we took skis off and put on crampons to get to the summit. Great landscape views a...

  • Vallon du Fontenil to Breche du Vallon

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    near Le Lauzet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    7.32mi
    Elevation +
    4370f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofVallon du Fontenil to Breche du Vallon Photo ofVallon du Fontenil to Breche du Vallon Photo ofVallon du Fontenil to Breche du Vallon

    Popular and highly recommended tour up the Vallon du Fontenil to Breche du Vallon. Starts from Les Bossardes, the snow line stays close to the car park well into spring. Easy climb up through trees, then up two successiv...

  • # 31 Rundfjellet Sud Est (retorn carretera)

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    near Vestpollen, Nordland (Norge)
    Author
    Lofoten_tracks
    Distance
    7.46mi
    Elevation +
    2306f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 4.67

    Aquest itinerari es basa en les ressenyes del llibre "LOFOTEN Skiing in the Magic Islands" Ed. Nordnorsk Klatreskole. ISBN 9788271293932. La marca # i el número és el mateix de l’itinerari del llibre esmentat. Podeu trob...

    Bona ruta, imprescindible per les vistes.
    Quim Nadal

  • Gutanasar (2,299.6m)

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    near Fantan, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    State Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia
    Distance
    3.47mi
    Elevation +
    1578f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofGutanasar (2,299.6m) Photo ofGutanasar (2,299.6m) Photo ofGutanasar (2,299.6m)

    Ski trail description Gutanasar is a dormant volcano in the center of Armenia’s Kotayk province. Covered with thick snow from January through March, it is part of the Geghama Mountains that neighbor Lake Sevan to the we...

  • Haute Route 2012 2/7 (Ref. Argentière - Champex)

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    near Le Tour, Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Cara nord
    Distance
    15.21mi
    Elevation +
    3619f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofHaute Route 2012 2/7 (Ref. Argentière - Champex) Photo ofHaute Route 2012 2/7 (Ref. Argentière - Champex) Photo ofHaute Route 2012 2/7 (Ref. Argentière - Champex)

    This may be the most difficult stage of all the Haute Route both for its profile and being the first real stage of the route. You have to leave early for 2 reasons: 1/usually there are some other groups travelling on the...

  • Ventosa Hut to Restanca Hut via Pic Montardo 2833m

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    near Taüll, Catalunya (España)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.28mi
    Elevation +
    2178f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofVentosa Hut to Restanca Hut via Pic Montardo 2833m Photo ofVentosa Hut to Restanca Hut via Pic Montardo 2833m Photo ofVentosa Hut to Restanca Hut via Pic Montardo 2833m

    The normal route from the Ventosa Hut to the Restanca Hut, including the popular climb of Pic Montardo 2833m on the way. Note: our descent line to the hut is skiers right (north) of the normal descent line to the hut, i...

  • Lille Blamannen

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    near Håkøybotn, Troms (Norge)
    Author
    Kinabalu
    with j.zombat
    Distance
    5.78mi
    Elevation +
    2959f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofLille Blamannen Photo ofLille Blamannen Photo ofLille Blamannen

    Ascension with skis to one of the classic summits of the island of kvaloya. Simple summit with the permission of the harsh Norwegian climate.

  • Cerro Lopez

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    near Llao Llao, Río Negro (Argentina)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    7.46mi
    Elevation +
    3973f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofCerro Lopez Photo ofCerro Lopez Photo ofCerro Lopez

    Highly recommended! A gorgeous peak with astonishing views down onto Lake Nahuel Huapi all the way up, and great views the other way towards Cerro Tronador from the top. The path from the road is good and it is not diffi...

  • Mount Hasanit, 1995m, Kosovo, Rugova Valley

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    near Shtupeli i Vogël, Komuna e Pejës (Kosovo)
    Author
    Thomas Ulrich
    Distance
    6.60mi
    Elevation +
    3314f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofMount Hasanit, 1995m, Kosovo, Rugova Valley Photo ofMount Hasanit, 1995m, Kosovo, Rugova Valley Photo ofMount Hasanit, 1995m, Kosovo, Rugova Valley

    Ski touring in Kosovo Ski touring and ski mountaineering is still new in Kosovo. Therefore the only ski traces you might discover will be your own! Ski tour Mount Hasanit, 1995m Location: Western Kosovo, Accursed ...

  • Pic de la Bassera from Col de Botella

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    near Pal, Parròquia de la Massana (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    6.49mi
    Elevation +
    3445f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofPic de la Bassera from Col de Botella Photo ofPic de la Bassera from Col de Botella Photo ofPic de la Bassera from Col de Botella

    An easy tour starting from the Pal ski resort (VallNord) at the Col de la Botella. Ski down the piste and across to the Bordes de Setúria (cluster of stone houses). Skin up through the trees up the Riu dels Llacs valley....

  • Winter trail in Urho Kekkonen NP, finnish Lapland

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    near Saariselka, Lappi (Suomi)
    Author
    adela.chladkova
    Distance
    84.18mi
    Elevation +
    4843f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofWinter trail in Urho Kekkonen NP, finnish Lapland Photo ofWinter trail in Urho Kekkonen NP, finnish Lapland Photo ofWinter trail in Urho Kekkonen NP, finnish Lapland

    Back country skiing trail (with cross-country skiing equipment) :-) - end of the March 2017 - hard snow (quite fast), day temperatures -8'C - -15'C, clear sky - 9 days (8 nights) - all stuff in carriage (really bette...

  • Ascenso Invernal Volcan Lonquimay

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    near Malalcahuello, Araucanía (Chile)
    Author
    Amity Tours Chile
    Distance
    7.37mi
    Elevation +
    3835f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofAscenso Invernal Volcan Lonquimay Photo ofAscenso Invernal Volcan Lonquimay Photo ofAscenso Invernal Volcan Lonquimay

    Enjoy the excellent slopes and unmatched snow conditions of this ski center. Corralco offers 500 acres (200 hectares) of uncrowded ski runs for all levels of ski and snowboard lovers. This mountain resort has one draglif...

  • Hohneck and Rainkoft from Pont de Blanchemer (La Bresse)

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    near Wildenstein, Grand-Est (France)
    Author
    arosich37
    Distance
    12.68mi
    Elevation +
    2323f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofHohneck and Rainkoft from Pont de Blanchemer (La Bresse) Photo ofHohneck and Rainkoft from Pont de Blanchemer (La Bresse) Photo ofHohneck and Rainkoft from Pont de Blanchemer (La Bresse)

    1. Start from the parking located on the side of the road D3d (pont de Blanchemer) 2. Take the closed road towards the Lac de Blanchamer and at the first intersection go left. 3. Cross the sky resort of La Bresse and a...

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