EquinoxCourchevel, France | FreeRide Sector: Crete du Plan Mugnier
Ride Date:
28 Jan 23Snow conditions:
SoftAvalanche level:
2 - ModerateTerrain:
Side countryWeather conditions:
SunnyPrecipitation:
ClearElevation entry point:
2600mElevation exit point:
2300mAspect:
North WestMax slope angle:
Between 30 and 45 degreesDrop in:
CorniceExit:
Ski outOne of the truly epic FreeRide lines in the Courchevel domain.
Is this the easiest FreeRide line to get to in the Trois Vallees? From the top of the Chanrossa chair simply boot pack in a northerly direction up onto the Crete de Plan Mugnier ridge. It should take no more than 15 minutes to reach the top.
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///leered.intelligibly.tonesThere's no specialist equipment to get up onto the ridge but this is a big line with a history of avalanche so TSP is essential and an airbag is a good call.
Just looking into this line will give you goose bumps. The descent will have you whooping for more. If this line doesn't rev your personal stoke meter, nothing will.
Despite how easy it is to get into this line, it can be high stakes. It's a big face with a history of avalanche - so be sure to read the avalanche bulletin. Lives have been lost here. Have a good look into the line from below by taking the Rock Mugnier chairlift and the Pyramides drag lift. Scoping your line is essential, getting disorientated on the ridge is easy and taking a wrong turn could have a bad outcome.
The Crete du Plan Mugnier is a great spot to dwell awhile and contemplate your cosmic insignificance. You may even meet wandering chamois who call the Plan Mugnier home.
Riders Jake & Matt contemplate their cosmic insignificance on the Crete de Plan Mugnier.
A successful first descent for riders Ani & Nicholas.
Hiking up behind the Pisteurs' hut with the Roc Merlet chairlift in the background.
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