Frendo Spur
This highly sought after mountaineering line is perhaps the most aesthetic ski line on the North Face of the Midi.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Freeride Skiing in Aiguille du Midi
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Freeride Skiing Routes in Aiguille du Midi
Rond into West Couloir
Technical and more serious variation to the classic Rond or Passerelle Couloir
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 26 m
- Descent
- 738 m
Vallee Noir via Glacier du Géant
A moderate and fun line down some serious glaciated terrain on the Italian side of the Vallée Blanche.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 39 m
- Descent
- 506 m
Cesso Couloir
Wide to start with, the Cesso narrows in its lower reaches and is exciting as you ski between her steep rock walls.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 774 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 504 m
Col du Plan
The "intro" to the north face of the Midi with an incredible ambiance and surprisingly "freerideable" skiing in the upper section.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Cosmiques Couloir
This is a classic extreme skiing line, not only in Chamonix, but across the Alps. 900 meters of sustained and serious terrain between 40-50 degrees; enough to get anyones heart pumping.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Ascent
- 253 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Envers du Plan
Great skiing links sections of steeper technical terrain with wide open stretches. Perfect for taking in the view.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 182 m
- Descent
- 2.2 km
Eugster diagonal
Some of the steepest and most serious terrain accessible from a lift anywhere in the world; an undertaking reserved for only the very best skiers.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 833 m
Dario Couloir
Sustained, serious and steep skiing in a fantastic couloir leading to the Toula Glacier below.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 563 m
- Ascent
- 34 m
- Descent
- 300 m
Glacier Rond
A mythical run down a hanging glacier overlooking Chamonix, the steep and serious the first pitch is often icy and has led to many an accident.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 789 m
Grand Envers
A mega classic that links steep sustained pitches before finishing in the requin hut exits couloirs. Incredidble but very serious skiing.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 19 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Gros Rognon
A great variation on the classic Vallée Blanche offering wide open steeper skiing options.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 12 m
- Descent
- 670 m
Pre Du Rocher Left
A good descent on wide open slopes, but be warned you pay the price with the exit
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Pre Du Rocher Right
Wild, serious skiing away from the pisted areas in the trees which is often good when visibility is low.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Passerelle Couloir
Very steep, serious and extreme skiing, accessible with 3 long rappels.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 435 m
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 307 m
Passerelle Couloir Helbronner
This narrow, steep and committing couloir offers extreme skiing right off the bridge.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 548 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 419 m