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If you ski the main route which is essentially a straight line down into Switzerland then this steepness last about 30 or so meters before easing off slightly to become a very nice steep black run of about 40 - 45 degrees or so. Usually the snow on the Wall is excellent and it's probably the best place to go in the Portes du Soleil for powder after good snow. However, having said that, after a heavy snowfall it's usually closed as it can be avalanche prone.
Basically, it's a great run. If you don't fancy the first very steep section then there is a route off to skier's left from the very top which takes you far out into the wide bowl above the Ripailles skiing area in Switzerland. It's probably 35-40 degrees here, there's normally excellent powder, and you can get away from the crowds.
For pictures and a more thorough description you can look at my blog at:
http://alpian.blogspot.com/2008/02/swiss-wall.html
and
http://alpian.blogspot.com/2008/03/swiss-wall-revisited.html.
-ian.
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What ski resort is the wall at?
In Portes du Soleil between Avoriaz and Les Crosets. It's the piste going under the Chavanette lift.
What is a high steep wall of rock called?
A high, steep wall of rock is a cliff. Cliffs are common on coasts, in mountainous areas, escarpments and along rivers. Cliffs are formed due to erosion.
What is a cliff?
a steep, high, wall of rock, earth, or ice.
What is Four letter word meaning a steep rock?
wall
What does steeper mean?
To be more steep. We say "a steep slope" meaning the slope rises at a sharp angle, that is difficult to climb. A wall is steep because it goes straight up.
How many deaths has ther been on the Swiss wall?
60
What is a five letter word for a very steep wall of rock or soil?
scarp
What is a narrow chasm with a steep cliff wall?
By definition, a narrow chasm with steep cliff walls is a canyon. Exceptionally narrow canyons are called "slot canyons".
What is a steep high wall of rock earth or ice?
A steep high wall of rock, earth, or ice is known as a cliff. Cliffs are often formed by erosion and can vary in size and shape, providing both natural beauty and challenges for climbers and hikers.
What is a steep wall around a volcanoes vent?
The steep walled depression surrounding a volcano vent is called the crater. In dormant volcanos, these may fill with water and become crater lakes.
What is double pitched roofing?
A roof with two distinct slopes. Usually the upper part of the roof has a shallow pitch (slope) and the part near the wall is steep. A roof with two distinct slopes. Usually the upper part of the roof has a shallow pitch (slope) and the part near the wall is steep.
Was the difference between height and slant height?
Lean a ladder against a wall. Not too steep . . . Give it a nice angle, for safe climbing. The height is the distance between the ground and the place where it hits the wall. The slant height is the length of the ladder.
