Aiguille Verte, Couturier Couloir
The king line of the Argentiere Basin
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
The mountain sports capital of the world, Chamonix gets plenty of hype and deserves it all. Whether you're a skier, climber, biker or hiker, Chamonix is probably on your bucket list, and it doesn't disappoint when you finally get there. The Chamonix mountains are steep, solid (by the standards of alpine areas) and utterly spectacular. That would be a pretty good combination even if you had to hike to reach them, but the Chamonix valley is covered in cable cars and chairlifts, making access to its legendary peaks remarkably easy. In summer the Chamonix valley is full of ambitious climbers, some making their first forays into alpine adventures, others already masters of the craft making the most of easy access to keep their skills sharp. Whichever category you fall into there are routes on rock, ice and snow to choose from, and a strong community feeding back conditions updates and beta. Come winter the valley fills with snow and the famous lines from the Aiguille du Midi, Brévènt and Grands Montets draw the best skiers from across the globe. Even when the high mountains are out of condition or cloaked in cloud Chamonix still has a huge amount to offer, with an array of rock climbing crags in summer and a collection of XC ski trails providing plenty of options on all but the grimmest of days. If all of this sounds a little too hardcore then there's still a huge network of hiking and biking trails lining the valley, most of which are world-class in their own right! Suffice to say, Chamonix is all you hope it will be, but don't just take our word for it!
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The king line of the Argentiere Basin
Extreme Ski Touring
A slightly steeper alternative to the Col du Tour Noir
Moderate Ski Touring
A prominent and sought after summit at 3900 meters yet it remains much more accessible than the other major peaks of the Argentière Basin.
Severe Ski Touring
Stunning views and the first leg of the famous Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route
Moderate Ski Touring
A superb variant, accessed from Le Buet or via the Col de Beugeant descent.
Difficult Ski Touring
Once a well kept secret, it's not secret anymore but still a great descent.
Difficult Ski Touring
One of the classic tours of the Agiuille Rouge with a short section of exposed climbing
Difficult Ski Touring
A beautiful and classic steep face with a hazardous entrance
Severe Ski Touring
Not to be confused with its bigger brother, the Diable Couloir. A great intro to the bigger lines on the legendary East Face of Mont Blanc du Tacul
Extreme Ski Touring
One of the best and longest extreme couloirs in the Mont Blanc Massif
Extreme Ski Touring
Another gem of a steep line on the East Face of Mont Blanc du Tacul
Extreme Ski Touring
One of Chamonix's most famous and sought after steep descents; sustained and an immaculate ski line.
Extreme Ski Touring
Scenic alternative exit from the West Face of the Midi
Severe Ski Touring
A steeper but more elegant variation to the classic Marbrée descent
Severe Ski Touring
A stunning and rarely descended line starting from 4000 meters on one of the most famous ridgelines of the Alps.
Extreme Ski Touring
Shorter alternative to the Dent du Géant South Face
Extreme Ski Touring