North Couloir of the Grande Balme.
Ski the stunning couloir and face that brings you straight back into Val Claret
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 181 m
- Descent
- 306 m
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Ski the stunning couloir and face that brings you straight back into Val Claret
Severe Freeride Skiing
BIG day with an amazing north facing glacial ski from the top of Pointe de Méan Martin.
Severe Ski Touring
A fantastic line accessible by a short bootpack from the top of the Grattalu chairlift. The little effort required to hike to this couloir luckily keeps the masses away!
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A true alpine experience with high exposure along the Tovière ridge.
Moderate Hiking
Instead of riding the lift, follow this hike to reach the top of the Palafour Lift and extend the Aiguille Percée hike.
Moderate Hiking
A hike to one of the best geological curiosities in Vanoise National Park: the "eye of the needle" and a spectacular high alpine ridgeline trail.
Difficult Hiking
A long enduro-style route which starts from the magnificent Vallon de la Sache.
Difficult Mountain Biking
The best and hardest all-mountain trail in the area—a superb descent!
Severe Mountain Biking
A long adventurous journey; a Val d'Isère MEGA Classic!
Difficult Freeride Skiing
The central line down slightly steeper terrain than the classic "Pays Desert".
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A hike along the ridge leads to some adventurous skiing down some steep couloirs.
Severe Freeride Skiing
Rewarding skiing for those prepared to hike a little
Severe Freeride Skiing
A steeper alternative to the classic Banana line
Severe Freeride Skiing
A modern classic straight from the lift through beautiful terrain
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A wide open face - the perfect gradient for freeriding
Difficult Freeride Skiing
A spectacular couloir reserved for expert skiers only.
Severe Freeride Skiing