- Brief description
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A fun freeride run with great scenery over Lac de Moiry. Later following the road down to Grimentz.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Col de Sorebois
- Route
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Clems & Fabs2.0 kmGrimentz (1,564 m)7.8 km
- Best season
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AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul
- Description
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A very easily accessible run from the top of the Sorebois lift. With good snow conditions the slope down to the Lac de Moiry can be a great experience. Once past the dam the route follows what is the road in summer for the most part back to Grimentz.
- Directions
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From the top of the lift take the pist southwards for about 200m, then leave the piste to the left at the pass "Col de Sorebois". The top of the descent is between 30-35deg at the flattest section. Directly from the pass drop west and drop approximately 200m before veering South West and descending directly to the east side of the dam.
At the dam either go through the road tunnel (if open) and descend the road or cross the dam and ski down the west side of the dam staying close to the wall. Both options will have you passing directly under or through terrain of ~45deg. This is a critical section of the route and conditions on the day should be carefully considered.
Once in the valley descend on the road past point 1980. Shortly afterwards descend the east facing slope down to point 1810, cross the river and follow the road down to point 1599 and Grimentz. (Caution: The slope between point 1980 and 1810 is an avalanche run out area from the Sex de Marinada. There was significant debris in this area when we did this route.
- Highest point
- 2,859 m
- Endpoint
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Grimentz
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Suitable for both skis and snowboards.
- Safety instructions
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This route has a number of critical slopes of over 30deg. It should only be attempted after having consulted the Avalanche Bulletin and with the correct safety equipment and training. (Minimum: Avalanche Transceiver, Shovel and Probe)
- Tips
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Take good note of the avalanche conditions before attempting this route.
- Additional information
- Directions
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From Sierre take signposts for Val d'Anniviers. Drive through Vissoie and continue to Zinal. In Zinal or Grimentz take the cable car and ski lift to Col de Sorebois. Short distance on the piste to the Col.
- Public transportation
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Post Auto from Sierre to Zinal (Change in Vissoie).
- Parking
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Pay parking is available in Grimentz and Zinal.
- Author
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The tour Corne de Sorebois is used by outdooractive.com provided.