Gervasutti Couloir, Tacul
One of Chamonix's most famous and sought after steep descents; sustained and an immaculate ski line.
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 629 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
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One of Chamonix's most famous and sought after steep descents; sustained and an immaculate ski line.
Extreme Ski Touring
This highly sought after mountaineering line is perhaps the most aesthetic ski line on the North Face of the Midi.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
Technical and more serious variation to the classic Rond or Passerelle Couloir
Extreme Freeride Skiing
A steeper but more elegant variation to the classic Marbrée descent
Severe Ski Touring
Shorter alternative to the Dent du Géant South Face
Extreme Ski Touring
A huge and exposed face beneath one of the most iconic 4000ers.
Extreme Ski Touring
A beautiful and varied run with a tricky ending.
Extreme Ski Touring
A great alternative to the Spencer: slightly steeper and narrower.
Extreme Ski Touring
A technical ski tour coming straight back down the same way if the Spencer is not in condition.
Severe Ski Touring
An historical steep descent first made in 1967 by Sylvain Saudan, the original pioneer of extreme skiing.
Extreme Ski Touring
A mellow ski tour which often holds good snow
Moderate Ski Touring
An incredible steep glacial face with blind rollovers, it is not often in condition these days.
Extreme Ski Touring
The classic ski-mountaineering trip of the area, taking in some mind-blowing scenery.
Difficult Ski Touring
The classic steep ski line of the area, featuring beautifully open and exposed skiing. Whilst not in the realms of true extreme skiing, it is a very serious run for experienced ski mountaineers only.
Extreme Ski Touring
A moderate and fun line down some serious glaciated terrain on the Italian side of the Vallée Blanche.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
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