Snow report Ecrins, 05/10/2019
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Ecrins
Snow condition
Snow quality
Overall impression
Snow condition
The ascent from le Casset to the Refuge de l'Alpe de Villard d'Arene is initially on foot - from around 2000m there is enough snow to climb along the Tabuc to the Col d'Arsine.
Snow quality
The plan was to climb via the Breche de la Plate des Agneaux to the Pic de Neige Cordier (picture 1) and spend the night in the Refuge des Ecrins, but the night frost failed to materialize. Instead, we head to the Col du Clot de Cavales (3150m, pic. 2) in light snowfall, then sunshine. The secret star of the day: Roche Faurio, north (picture 4).
Risks
Approximately 30cm of fresh snow from Monday to Wednesday warms up quickly in the May sun on Friday and flows down the steep slopes to the right and left in waterfall-like avalanches (picture 3). It rushes as if you were at Frankfurt Airport!
Overall impression
Disappointed not to be able to climb the Pic de Neige Cordier, the magnificent views and some fresh snow offer consolation. Ecrins, I'll be back!
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