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
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The "intro" to the north face of the Midi with an incredible ambiance and surprisingly "freerideable" skiing in the upper section.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
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
Great skiing links sections of steeper technical terrain with wide open stretches. Perfect for taking in the view.
Severe Freeride Skiing
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
Sustained, serious and steep skiing in a fantastic couloir leading to the Toula Glacier below.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
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
A mega classic that links steep sustained pitches before finishing in the requin hut exits couloirs. Incredidble but very serious skiing.
Severe Freeride Skiing
A great variation on the classic Vallée Blanche offering wide open steeper skiing options.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A good descent on wide open slopes, but be warned you pay the price with the exit
Severe Freeride Skiing
Wild, serious skiing away from the pisted areas in the trees which is often good when visibility is low.
Severe Freeride Skiing
Very steep, serious and extreme skiing, accessible with 3 long rappels.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
This narrow, steep and committing couloir offers extreme skiing right off the bridge.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
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
A variant finish to the Petit Envers to rejoin the Vallee Blanche above the seracs
Difficult Freeride Skiing
Almost never in condition, a short but steep ski through rocks leads to the glacier.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
A steep south facing slope is a great finishing option to the Petit Envers or Envers du Plan.
Difficult Freeride Skiing