Petit Envers du Plan
Highly crevassed but good skiing, this is a step up from the Vallée Blanche both technically and in the seriousness of the glacier.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 199 m
- Descent
- 2.2 km
Freeride Skiing in Aiguille du Midi
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Freeride Skiing Routes in Aiguille du Midi
Petit Rognon north-east
A variant finish to the Petit Envers to rejoin the Vallee Blanche above the seracs
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 192 m
- Descent
- 2.2 km
Poubelles Couloir, Aiguille Du Midi
Almost never in condition, a short but steep ski through rocks leads to the glacier.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 325 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 214 m
Petit Rognon south-east
A steep south facing slope is a great finishing option to the Petit Envers or Envers du Plan.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 192 m
- Descent
- 2.2 km
Requin hut Couloirs
Two sustained and serious exit couloirs that offer steep skiing for those in search of an interesting finish to the Grand Envers.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 307 m
Tedesco Couloir
Another short but steep couloir leading to the Toula Glacier.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 270 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 161 m
Vallee Noire via Combe de la Vierge
Serious glaciers but great flowing skiing brings you from Italy in to the classic French Vallée Blanche.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 459 m
Vallee Blanche
Perhaps the most famous ski descent in the world? Technically moderate but very serious skiing in an absolutely breathtaking setting.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 11 m
- Descent
- 2 km
Vrai Vallée Blanche
A highly crevassed variation of the Vallée Blanche which is not often possible due to the state of the glacier.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 181 m
- Descent
- 2.2 km
Envers du plan glacier
A traversing section that links the Envers du Plan to the Grand Envers and Requin Hut Couloirs exit.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 199 m
- Descent
- 2.2 km
James Bond Track
The "James Bond" track; hero skiing home after the Vallée Blanche
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 144 m
- Descent
- 504 m
Pas de Chèvre
A legendary Chamonix off-piste run. Serious skiing in a spectacular big mountain environment
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 6.3 km
- Ascent
- 262 m
- Descent
- 1.8 km
Mallory
Maybe the most coveted line in the Chamonix valley representing the pinnacle in steep and committing skiing, all with a perfect view of the town of Chamonix.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Toula Glacier
A serious but truly exceptional, long and varied ski descent in breathtaking terrain.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Aiguille D'Entreves
A short hike leads to this serious but incredible run. Steep up high and open in the lower it simply begs you open up full throttle.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 312 m
- Descent
- 733 m
Hangar Couloir
A steep, serious variation leading in to the classic Passerelle couloir.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 145 m
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 71 m