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  • Ransol to Pic Coma Varilles col

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    near Ransol, Canillo (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    3.98mi
    Elevation +
    2612f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofRansol to Pic Coma Varilles col Photo ofRansol to Pic Coma Varilles col Photo ofRansol to Pic Coma Varilles col

    15 Feb 2019. Ransol valley up to the col between Pic de la Coma de Varilles and Piques de la Pourtaneille. Lovely tour, not terribly steep, can be done without too many kick-turns. Fun open skiing down undulating terrain...

  • Sorteny - El Forn - Pic de la Sal

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    near El Serrat, Parròquia d'Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    Jordi
    with Eduard csa Montse
    Distance
    4.99mi
    Elevation +
    3241f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofSorteny - El Forn - Pic de la Sal Photo ofSorteny - El Forn - Pic de la Sal Photo ofSorteny - El Forn - Pic de la Sal

    [EN] Trail head at the parking of "Vall de Sorteny" Natural Park. We warm up in a first nice section along the creek to arrive to the shelter. We turn left and up the south face of "El Forn" direction to Pic de la Sal at...

  • 2015.04.15 - Åmotdalshytta - Reinheim

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    near Fjellgardan, Møre og Romsdal (Norge)
    Author
    Bertigps
    with ciscomonsonis victorialopez1024
    Distance
    6.58mi
    Elevation +
    1043f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo of2015.04.15 - Åmotdalshytta - Reinheim Photo of2015.04.15 - Åmotdalshytta - Reinheim Photo of2015.04.15 - Åmotdalshytta - Reinheim

    Åmotdalshytta - Reinheim Duration: 5:30 h Departure / Arrival: Åmotdalshytta cabin / Reinheim cabin Highest point: Leirpullskardet pass (1.555 m) Distances and cumulative elevation: 10.6 km, +320/-270 m 3rd stage ...

  • Les Augudes ..

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    near Gouaux-de-Larboust, Occitanie (France)
    Author
    Dunblane40
    Distance
    5.32mi
    Elevation +
    2326f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofLes Augudes .. Photo ofLes Augudes .. Photo ofLes Augudes ..

    Great hike up to the top lift at Peyragudes.. with snowboard.. Such a shame with all the problems going on ..station is still shut.Not sure when will open. But a few like my self enjoy the sunshine and empty slopes. S...

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  • Norway Svalbard Day 6 Daudmanen

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    near Barentsburg, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Author
    Aufrany Free
    Distance
    8.32mi
    Elevation +
    2559f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 6 Daudmanen Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 6 Daudmanen Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 6 Daudmanen

    We start soon on a snowy and cold day. We go straigh on the glaciar towards the upper part. We get to the saddle . Weather is not good and lots on icy slopes. 2 people slide on the icy slopes and guide decides to put cra...

  • Norway Svalbard Day 4 Feiringfiellet

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    near Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Author
    Aufrany Free
    Distance
    7.39mi
    Elevation +
    4790f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 4 Feiringfiellet Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 4 Feiringfiellet Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 4 Feiringfiellet

    We landed early with the promise of a sunny day.We then started to ski up quite steep towards a saddle. Up there weather was cold and windy. Slope turned stepy and icy. We put skis on the rock sack and walk. After passin...

  • Cerro Catedral to Refugio Frey by summer path

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    near Villa Catedral, Río Negro (Argentina)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    6.49mi
    Elevation +
    2434f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofCerro Catedral to Refugio Frey by summer path Photo ofCerro Catedral to Refugio Frey by summer path Photo ofCerro Catedral to Refugio Frey by summer path

    Using the summer route to get from Cerro Catedral to Refugio Frey, having decided the winds were too high to ski over the ridge above the resort. We walked the first half and skinned the second half. The path is good and...

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  • Dent d'Orlu NE face

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    near Orlu, Région Midi-Pyrénées (France)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.24mi
    Elevation +
    2877f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofDent d'Orlu NE face Photo ofDent d'Orlu NE face Photo ofDent d'Orlu NE face

    Wonderful tour up a peak better known for rock-climbing that for ski-touring. We got it at just the right moment, with snow all the way to the road. Cross the river via log bridge to access the forest. When climbing up/a...

  • Bujakan Mountain (2,806m)

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    near Yeghipatrush, Aragatsotn (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    State Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia
    Distance
    5.78mi
    Elevation +
    2710f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofBujakan Mountain (2,806m) Photo ofBujakan Mountain (2,806m) Photo ofBujakan Mountain (2,806m)

    Ski trail description This ski trail is located in the Bujakan mountains, 5.5km northwest of the village of Bujakan, in Kotayk region. The journey will start as a walk down a marked trail, from the Surb Astvatsatsin Chu...

  • Mount Ara (2,528m)

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    near Vardenis, Aragatsotn (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    State Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia
    Distance
    4.13mi
    Elevation +
    2146f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMount Ara (2,528m) Photo ofMount Ara (2,528m) Photo ofMount Ara (2,528m)

    Ski trail description Mount Ara, with its sliced, steep, timbered slopes, is located on the borders of the Kotayk and Aragatsotn provinces, 33km north of Yerevan. Besides housing a skiing, biking and hiking trail, the M...

  • Refugi Colomers from Aiguamòg valley parking

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    near Tredós, Catalunya (España)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    with Par Lindholm
    Distance
    5.53mi
    Elevation +
    2139f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofRefugi Colomers from Aiguamòg valley parking Photo ofRefugi Colomers from Aiguamòg valley parking Photo ofRefugi Colomers from Aiguamòg valley parking

    The normal route in to the Colomers Refuge from the parking (where the road closes due to snow) in the Aiguamòg valley, accessed by a turn-off the main road in the village of Salardú (follow national park signs). Follows...

  • Pic de Tristaina south face on skis

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    near Les Sobiranes, Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.50mi
    Elevation +
    3130f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofPic de Tristaina south face on skis Photo ofPic de Tristaina south face on skis Photo ofPic de Tristaina south face on skis

    Better done in spring when the snow is softer than on 26 Dec when the snow is hard and icy. Approach from the Arcalis ski resort car park, starting by skinning up the pistes. There are several ways in to the Tristaina l...

  • Pic de Thoumasset 2741m

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    near El Serrat, Parròquia d'Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    7.92mi
    Elevation +
    3681f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofPic de Thoumasset 2741m Photo ofPic de Thoumasset 2741m Photo ofPic de Thoumasset 2741m

    An enjoyable outing from the Sorteny car park, up the Rialb valley, turning right near the Cabana dels Planells de Rialb and climbing up the Port de Siguer 2397m. Traverse right and then ski down to Estany Blau. Skins go...

  • Col du Lac Cornu - Combe de la Balme - Le Buet

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    near Les Praz-de-Chamonix, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    9.14mi
    Elevation +
    3409f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofCol du Lac Cornu - Combe de la Balme - Le Buet Photo ofCol du Lac Cornu - Combe de la Balme - Le Buet Photo ofCol du Lac Cornu - Combe de la Balme - Le Buet

    A magical mystery tour, taking you over long distances, with each valley offering new views. Twice as much descent as ascent! It is fairly straightforward, except for the final drop down into the Combe de la Balme. It is...

  • Sorteny valley to Clots del Forn

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    near Les Sobiranes, Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.02mi
    Elevation +
    2267f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofSorteny valley to Clots del Forn Photo ofSorteny valley to Clots del Forn Photo ofSorteny valley to Clots del Forn

    From the Sorteny valley car park, up past the Refugi Borda de Sorteny, and left up the wooded slopes to the Clots del Forn. This is a great choice if you want an easy outing, if you are trying to avoid wind up high,if y...

  • Cambre d'Aze via Gran Canal

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    near Eyne, Languedoc-Roussillon (France)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    6.39mi
    Elevation +
    3051f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofCambre d'Aze via Gran Canal Photo ofCambre d'Aze via Gran Canal Photo ofCambre d'Aze via Gran Canal

    Up and down the Gran Canal of Cambre d'Aze from the Eyne ski station. Straightforward once you've found your way along the various pistes. Apparently the canal is often icy and you might want to climb it with crampons an...

  • Volcan Llaima - Travesia Invernal

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    near Refugio Llaima, Araucanía (Chile)
    Author
    Amity Tours Chile
    Distance
    13.00mi
    Elevation +
    4961f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofVolcan Llaima - Travesia Invernal Photo ofVolcan Llaima - Travesia Invernal Photo ofVolcan Llaima - Travesia Invernal

    Get ready for an epic day! What we are going to attempt is something that only few people have done before. We’ll climb the northeast face of the most active volcano in Chile, Llaima 3.125 mts; after reaching its crater,...

  • Lles - Refugi de l'Illa (day 1/2 of the tour)

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    near Arànser, Catalunya (España)
    Author
    Par Lindholm
    Distance
    7.58mi
    Elevation +
    3675f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofLles - Refugi de l'Illa (day 1/2 of the tour) Photo ofLles - Refugi de l'Illa (day 1/2 of the tour) Photo ofLles - Refugi de l'Illa (day 1/2 of the tour)

    First day of a fantastic ski tour from Lles (Spain) to the Andorran mountiain hut Refugi de l'Illa. Our idea was to enter through the mountain pass of Port de Setut but due to the snow situation (1 meter of snow the p...

  • Lmria. Ushguli, Svaneti

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    near Ushguli (Georgia)
    Author
    luzinthesky
    Distance
    4.51mi
    Elevation +
    2726f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofLmria. Ushguli, Svaneti Photo ofLmria. Ushguli, Svaneti Photo ofLmria. Ushguli, Svaneti

    28.03.2018 We start the ascent with skis and skins from the guest-house's door, where we are going to spend the next night. We cross a short flat part near the village and after less the 1 Km the slope begins to be stee...

  • Pas de la Casa - Port de Fontnegra - Portella de les Valets

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    near Bordes d'Envalira, Canillo (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.94mi
    Elevation +
    2425f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofPas de la Casa - Port de Fontnegra - Portella de les Valets Photo ofPas de la Casa - Port de Fontnegra - Portella de les Valets Photo ofPas de la Casa - Port de Fontnegra - Portella de les Valets

    From Pas de la Casa to the Port de Fontnegra, traversing around the back of Pic del Port de Fontnegra and Pic l'Esquella.Then a steep ski descent and another skin to get down and round the back of Pic Occidental de Fontn...

  • Bourg-D'oueil to Mont Né

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    near Bourg-d'Oueil, Midi-Pyrénées (France)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    4.59mi
    Elevation +
    2615f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofBourg-D'oueil to Mont Né Photo ofBourg-D'oueil to Mont Né Photo ofBourg-D'oueil to Mont Né

    An easy tour from the Bourg-D'oueil ski resort (near Bagnères de Luchon) up Mont Né 2147m, via the Port de Pierrefite 1855. Lower down our descent line went through some steep ground with tightly spaced trees, it would b...

  • Font Blanca with SW face descent

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    near El Serrat, Parròquia d'Ordino (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    4.87mi
    Elevation +
    3465f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofFont Blanca with SW face descent Photo ofFont Blanca with SW face descent Photo ofFont Blanca with SW face descent

    Iconic ski peak in Andorra. This follows the most popular line, up the Riu del Comis Vell valley towards Portella de Riabl, turning left just past the Coma de Varilles, up on the shoulder of Font Blanca and then climbing...

  • Ski Tour to Cap del Serra dels Isards

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    near Canillo, Parròquia de Canillo (Andorra)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    3.38mi
    Elevation +
    1965f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofSki Tour to Cap del Serra dels Isards Photo ofSki Tour to Cap del Serra dels Isards Photo ofSki Tour to Cap del Serra dels Isards

    A pleasant half-day ski tour from the Coll d'Ordino road (Borda de Janramon) up to the summit of Cap del Serra dels Isards 2469m. An easy climb, with beautiful views and a lovely ski descent down the SSW face. Once at th...

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